Job Title: European Sales Representative
Salary: £35,00 - £45,000
Benefits: Flexitime, Employee Assistance Programme, Cash Plan Scheme + more
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Newtown, Powys
Job Start date: ASAP
Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8am-4:30pm, Friday 8am-2pm
We’re supporting our client, a global, leading marine manufacturing company based in Newtown, who are looking for a European Sales Representative to join their growing team. The successful European Sales Representative will have proven B2B sales experience, as well as an understanding of engineered/ technical products.
Job Summary: As a European Sales Representative, you’ll represent the company across European markets by promoting, developing, and supporting the sales of marine and safety products. This includes managing key customer relationships, developing new business opportunities, attending trade events, and ensuring exceptional customer service. Fluency in multiple European languages—particularly Italian—is highly advantageous to support key clients and distributors.
Responsibilities for Mould Setter:
* Manage and grow sales across European territories through proactive business development and account management.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, OEMs, boat builders, and key customers.
* Identify new business opportunities, emerging markets, and potential growth sectors within Europe.
* Provide quotations, pricing proposals, and technical product advice to customers.
* Visit customers and prospects across Europe to promote business products and services.
* Represent the business at international trade shows, exhibitions, and customer events, supporting stand setup and follow-up activity.
* Gather and report market intelligence, competitor activity, and customer feedback to support product development and commercial strategy.
* Support aftersales and warranty queries, ensuring prompt resolution and high customer satisfaction.
* Liaise with internal departments — including Sales, Production, Design, and Logistics — to facilitate smooth order processing and delivery.
* Maintain accurate customer records, visit reports, and sales forecasts using CRM systems and internal tools.
* Ensure compliance with pricing structures, export controls, and company policies in all customer interactions.
* Prepare regular sales activity updates and performance reporting for the UK Sales Manager.
About You:
* GCSEs including English & Maths required.
* Business, Marketing, Engineering, or Marine qualifications desirable.
* Proven B2B sales experience.
* Experience in marine, manufacturing, engineering, or technical product sales advantageous.
* Demonstrated success managing European customer accounts.
* Understanding of engineered/technical products.
* Knowledge of marine sector or similar B2B industries.
* Familiarity with European business culture and export/logistics processes.
* Multilingual skills strongly preferred — Italian language desirable.
* Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
* Excellent relationship-building abilities.
* Confident using CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
* Organised with strong reporting and planning skills.
* Self-motivated and able to work independently.
* Professional, confident, and customer focused.
* Adaptable and able to manage travel-intensive schedules.
* Problem-solver with a proactive commercial mindset.
Job Application:
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