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