Export Sales Manager

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire

Full-time | Permanent | EV Vehicle

Ready to take British-made products global?

Take the Next Step in International Sales Leadership

A UK-based manufacturer with a strong global footprint is seeking a commercially astute and proactive Export Sales Manager to drive continued growth across international markets. This is a high-impact role for an experienced sales leader with a strong understanding of distributor-led growth and global market dynamics.

The Role

Working from the company’s headquarters, you’ll lead international business development efforts and manage a small internal team. With a focus on expanding distributor networks and strengthening relationships across EU and non-EU markets, you’ll play a key role in shaping the company’s global commercial strategy.

This role suits a hands-on, data-driven sales professional who’s comfortable working across different time zones, cultures, and industries – and who knows how to combine commercial strategy with day-to-day execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, develop, and manage international distributor partnerships
• Provide leadership and support to the internal export sales team
• Conduct market research to identify and pursue new sales opportunities
• Analyse regional performance data to inform strategic planning
• Oversee the full sales cycle, ensuring a high standard of service
• Deliver remote demonstrations and presentations in line with sustainability commitments
• Stay up to date with export legislation, compliance, and logistics requirements
• Contribute ideas for new product development based on international trends and feedback

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in export or international sales, ideally in a B2B or capital goods context
• Strong background in indirect sales via distributor networks
• Strategic mindset with excellent commercial and negotiation skills
• Confident team leader with the ability to coach and motivate
• Entrepreneurial and self-motivated, with strong execution capability
• Knowledge of global markets, logistics, and export compliance
• Ability to adapt to diverse markets and work collaboratively across cultures

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive salary with a performance-based bonus structure
• Fully expensed EV company vehicle
• 33 days holiday (rising to 38)

And so much more! Enquire for a full list!

📩 Interested?

If you're a driven sales professional ready to grow our international footprint, apply now. You'll be supported with training, tools and the opportunity to shape a globally ambitious sales operation.