Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and commercially driven UK & Export Sales Manager to manage existing customer relationships and drive new business growth across both UK and international markets.
This is a varied, hands-on role combining account management, new business development and export coordination. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing existing accounts, identifying new sales opportunities and expanding our presence in new markets.
Working closely with internal departments, you will ensure excellent customer service while actively seeking opportunities to grow revenue through customer visits, trade shows and new commercial partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
UK Sales & Business Development
- Manage and develop existing UK customer accounts, ensuring excellent customer service and retention.
- Identify, approach and secure new customers across UK trade and wholesale markets.
- Generate new business opportunities through networking, customer visits, research and proactive sales activity.
- Prepare quotations, negotiate commercial terms and follow up on sales enquiries.
- Develop strategies to increase sales and maximise growth from existing accounts.
- Manage and develop existing export accounts, including two skincare customers.
- Respond to international sales enquiries and identify opportunities to expand into new markets.
- Build relationships with overseas distributors, wholesalers and prospective customers.
- Coordinate customer requirements and export orders with internal departments.
- Attend international trade shows and exhibitions to generate leads and develop new business.
Export Documentation & Internal Coordination
- Apply for Free Sale Certificates and Certificates of Origin as required.
- Prepare and manage customer registration documentation for new and existing customers, recognising that requirements vary by country.
- Liaise with planning, production and despatch to ensure customer orders are fulfilled efficiently and delivered on time.
- Work closely with the accounts department to support a smooth order process.
- Maintain accurate customer records and provide regular updates on sales opportunities and progress.
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in sales, account management or business development.
- Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- A proactive approach to winning new business and developing customer accounts.
- Excellent organisation and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A commercially minded approach with a focus on sales growth and customer satisfaction.
- Good IT skills and confidence working independently and as part of a team.
- Experience in export sales or international account management.
- Knowledge of export documentation and international customer registration requirements.
- Experience in manufacturing, skincare, cosmetics, supplements or a related industry.
- Experience attending trade shows and visiting customers.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the UK and internationally.
What We Offer
- A varied role with responsibility for UK and international sales.
- The opportunity to develop new markets and contribute directly to business growth.
- Soverign Healthcare
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
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