Export Sales Manager

Export Sales Manager / Export Sales Engineer / Export Sales Team Leader required to join a renowned manufacturer of inspection and measuring systems. The Export Sales Manager / Export Sales Engineer / Export Sales Team Leader will be responsible for the line management of 3 export sales staff as well as managing and developing agents & distributors throughout the World. The Export Sales Manager / Export Sales Engineer / Export Sales Team Leader will have an engineering sales / technical background, with exposure to export / international sales. People management experience would be advantageous, or someone already in export sales who is looking to progress into a people management position. This is a fully remote position with extensive export travel. When you’re not travelling internationally, you’ll be home based, therefore a company car isn’t provided. Package Competitive salary depending on experience Private medical and healthcare cash plan Commission scheme 36 days holiday 6% pension  Role Plan and implement export activities Management of 3 Export Sales Managers who cover specific territories Management and development of an established and new distributor / agent network Frequent international travel to support all regions Apply effective leadership, direction and motivation Review existing distributor performance Ensure regular team meetings, 1:1s, performance management, appraisals and training & development. Use technical / mechanical engineering knowledge and sales skills to provide applications support to export distributors Recruitment, training and development of export sales personnel Plan and manage overseas sales through distributors Provide product education to export distributors Liaise with various engineering departments Working from home with international travel Requirements Proven experience in international / export sales as an Export Sales Manager, Export Sales Engineer, International Sales Manager, International Sales Engineer or exposure to dealing with export / international customers or a desire to progress into this. Some exposure selling engineering products / technical equipment. Any knowledge of  CNC products, hand tools, capital equipment, inspection, 3D scanning, precision instruments, CNC machines, cutting tools, machining consumables, or related products would be beneficial Sales team management would be beneficial, however this can be developed as long as you have the export experience Happy to work remotely with frequent international