Senior Sales Executive

The Opportunity

On behalf of our client—a respected British manufacturer with a proud heritage and strong international customer base—we’re looking for a commercially minded Senior Sales Executive.

This is a hands-on role focused on managing and growing customer relationships across the UK and Europe. The client is a specialist producer with a focus on high-quality, design-led products for a range of premium and luxury markets.

The successful candidate will lead end-to-end sales activities across a portfolio of accounts, contribute to product development, and represent the business at key international trade events.

The Role Includes:

• Managing an active customer base across the UK, France, Italy and wider European markets
• Presenting new product lines and developing customer-specific solutions
• Quoting prices, managing order timelines and coordinating with production and logistics
• Identifying and developing new customer opportunities in line with growth plans
• Representing the business at trade shows and key customer meetings in the UK and abroad
• Supporting product development and working closely with in-house technical and design teams

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven sales experience in a non-food manufacturing environment—sector background flexible
• Strong relationship builder with sound commercial judgement
• Confident communicator with good organisational and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable managing detail and multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Systems-literate (training provided)
• Willing and able to travel internationally
• Based full-time in Leeds, West Yorkshire

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a well-established, design-led manufacturing business with a strong international reputation and a collaborative, values-led team culture. You’ll have real influence over customer relationships, product direction, and commercial performance.

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. They welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and identities—regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic status.