Overview
Reference
AXB0023 Salary
£45,000 - £50,000/annum Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East Midlands -- Northamptonshire -- Corby Job Type
Permanent Posted
Friday, May 22, 2026
UK & Export Sales Manager
Location: Corby Based with some International Travel
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Company Benefits
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent - 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday
Interaction Recruitment are recruiting for an ambitious and commercially driven UK & Export Sales Manager on behalf of an established UK engineering and manufacturing business specialising in innovative material handling and conveyor solutions supplied across the UK and international markets.
The company is recognised for designing and manufacturing high-quality portable conveyors, lifting equipment, and material handling machinery used within the construction, warehousing, distribution, and agricultural sectors.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business where you will play a key role in driving UK and international sales growth, developing new business opportunities, and building long-term customer relationships across domestic and export markets.
The Role
Reporting directly to the General Sales Manager, you will be responsible for managing existing customer accounts while proactively identifying and securing new business opportunities across the UK and overseas.
This role combines strategic sales development, account management, customer engagement, and international market expansion.
Key Responsibilities
1. Drive sales growth across UK and export markets
2. Develop and maintain strong customer and distributor relationships
3. Identify and secure new business opportunities and routes to market
4. Generate leads through networking, outbound sales activity, and customer visits
5. Manage customer enquiries, quotations, and after-sales support
6. Achieve and exceed agreed sales targets and KPIs
7. Conduct customer visits and product demonstrations in the UK and internationally
8. Represent the business at trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events
9. Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments
10. Collaborate with internal teams including logistics, production, and customer service
11. Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasts, and sales reporting
About You
We are looking for a motivated and commercially focused sales professional with a passion for relationship building and business development.
Essential Skills & Experience
12. Proven sales experience, ideally within construction, manufacturing, machinery, engineering, or related industrial sectors
13. Strong negotiation and communication skills
14. Technical mindset and aptitude
15. Excellent account management and business development ability
16. Self-motivated with the ability to manage a varied workload independently
17. Confident presenting machinery and products to customers
18. Full UK driving licence
19. Willingness to travel across the UK and internationally
Desirable
20. Experience within export or international sales
21. Experience working with dealers, distributors, or hire sectors
22. Knowledge of construction or material handling equipment markets
What’s on Offer
23. Competitive salary package
24. Performance-related bonus opportunities
25. Opportunity to join an established and respected manufacturing business
26. International travel opportunities
27. Long-term career progression within a growing company
If you are an experienced sales professional looking for your next challenge within a dynamic engineering and manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you.
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