<div><p>UK & Export Sales Manager</p><p>Location: Corby Based with some International Travel<br/>Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Company Benefits<br/>Job Type: Full Time, Permanent - 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday</p><p>Were 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>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.</p><p>This role combines strategic sales development, account management, customer engagement, and international market expansion.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Drive sales growth across UK and export markets</li><li>Develop and maintain strong customer and distributor relationships</li><li>Identify and secure new business opportunities and routes to market</li><li>Generate leads through networking, outbound sales activity, and customer visits</li><li>Manage customer enquiries, quotations, and after‑sales support</li><li>Achieve and exceed agreed sales targets and KPIs</li><li>Conduct customer visits and product demonstrations in the UK and internationally</li><li>Represent the business at trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events</li><li>Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments
</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams including logistics, production, and customer service</li><li>Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasts, and sales reporting</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>We are looking for a motivated and commercially focused sales professional with a passion for relationship building and business development.</p><h3>Essential Skills & Experience</h3><ul><li>Proven sales experience, ideally within construction, manufacturing, machinery, engineering, or related industrial sectors</li><li>Strong negotiation and communication skills</li><li>Technical mindset and aptitude</li><li>Excellent account management and business development ability</li><li>Self‑motivated with the ability to manage a varied workload independently</li><li>Confident presenting machinery and products to customers</li><li>Full UK driving licence</li><li>Willingness to travel across the UK and internationally</li></ul><h3>Desirable</h3><ul><li>Experience within export or international sales</li><li>Experience working with dealers, distributors, or hire sectors</li><li>Knowledge of construction or material handling equipment markets</li></ul><h3>What’s on Offer</h3><ul><li>Competitive salary package</li><li>Performance‑related bonus opportunities</li><li>Opportunity to join an established and respected manufacturing business</li><li>International travel opportunities</li><li>Long‑term career progression within a growing company</li></ul><p>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.</p></div>