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Director | Leeds | Executive Search | JH Industrial | International Search at Jackson Hogg Limited
Are you a natural relationship builder with a knack for navigating high-energy, fast-moving markets?
We’re seeking a Senior Sales Professional to take ownership of customer relationships in the dynamic African textile reuse market, with a particular focus on Ghana. These roles are vital to maintaining momentum and continuity of the business long-term.
To manage, grow, and strengthen partnerships with key customers, primarily wholesalers and traders, across Africa. Your mission is to ensure market presence remains strong, customer satisfaction remains high, and product delivery remains top-notch.
* Build and nurture meaningful, long-term relationships with customers in African markets, especially Ghana.
* Understand customer needs in detail to tailor packing lists and ensure product quality meets local market expectations.
* Coordinate with UK-based production and quality teams to manage feedback and uphold product standards.
* Travel to Africa every 6–8 weeks (up to quarterly) to meet with customers, support handovers, and stay hands-on with the market.
* Operate effectively in high-pressure, chaotic market environments (e.g., market days), demonstrating resilience and adaptability.
* Proven experience in sales, customer account management, or business development, ideally in textiles or textile recycling, though we welcome strong candidates from other consumer goods sectors.
* Able to grasp the nuances of textile branding, sorting, and quality quickly, you’ll go beyond just taking orders.
* Strong communicator with exceptional negotiation skills, capable of navigating complex, sometimes culturally sensitive conversations.
* Culturally aware, ideally with experience working in or with African markets, particularly Ghana.
* Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing complex logistics like packing lists and export quality control.
What’s in It for You?
* Opportunity to shape commercial strategy in a growing international market.
* Work with a passionate team focused on sustainability and global impact.
* Competitive salary + travel expenses + growth opportunities.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Business Development, Sales, and Customer Service
* Industries
Consumer Services, Textile Manufacturing, and Wholesale Recyclable Materials
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