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Export Sales

Huntingdon
2 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
PE29 6SZ, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
£29,000 - £33,000 GBP yearly
Sales
Export Sales Executive

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire | Full-time, permanent |

Smiths Advanced Metals supplies high-quality metals for specialist uses in some of the world’s most demanding industries, including aerospace, defence and precision engineering. We combine expert product knowledge with good service and reliable on-time delivery. We’re looking for an Export Sales Executive to look after our international customers, mainly across Europe.

What you’ll do

* Manage and grow a portfolio of existing export customers

* Find and win new customers in international markets

* Prepare accurate quotes and follow them up quickly until you get an answer

* Negotiate prices, lead times and terms

* Handle export paperwork and compliance with our logistics team

* Keep the CRM up to date with every call, quote and opportunity

* Report on your sales, pipeline and targets to the Sales Manager

* Attend a few international trade shows and customer visits each year

What you’ll need

* At least 2 years in a sales role where you personally won new customers and worked to targets

* Good negotiation skills and confidence on the phone with buyers

* Experience building and managing your own sales pipeline

* Accuracy with quotes, pricing and paperwork

* Experience using a CRM and Microsoft Office

* A full UK driving licence and a valid passport

* You live within commuting distance of Huntingdon

It would help if you have

* French or Italian at business level

* Experience in metals, engineering or industrial products

* Knowledge of export documentation and Incoterms

What we offer

* A permanent role with an established global supplier

* Support, training and a team that wants you to succeed

HOW TO APPLY

If you are an export sales professional looking for your next challenge — and you have the language skills and commercial drive to make an impact in our international markets — we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief covering note outlining your relevant experience, the language skills you bring, and what excites you about this opportunity