Export Sales Manager

Focus: International Expansion

The Challenge

For a leading company specializing in the production and distribution of high-tech industrial components, we are seeking a Sales Export Manager with a strong commercial mindset, strategic vision, and the ability to develop new markets.

With a solid business foundation and continuous growth, this company is expanding its international presence through a strategy that combines distribution, commercial agents, and direct market development. If you have experience in the technical-industrial B2B sector and are ready to make a difference in an international expansion project, this is the right opportunity for you.

The Role

As part of a globally expanding company, the Sales Export Manager will be responsible for building and consolidating the commercial network in selected foreign markets, managing a portfolio of clients/distributors with a budget of €4-6 million, and contributing to the company’s growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop new international markets, selecting the best market entry strategy (distributors, agents, direct subsidiaries).
• Manage and strengthen relationships with existing direct customers and distribution partners.
• Negotiate and oversee commercial offers, ensuring contract closure and achievement of sales targets.
• Monitor forecast and budget on a monthly/annual basis, aligning the commercial strategy with corporate objectives.
• Collaborate with Business Unit Managers to develop new product lines and enhance the commercial offering.
• Participate in international trade fairs and strategic meetings, representing the company in foreign markets.

Key Markets:

• Germany, South Korea, Poland, and other strategic areas under development.

Budget:

• €4-6 million with significant growth potential.

Travel Requirements:

• Approx. 50% of working time, with structured business trips to target markets.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Technical background: Degree in Engineering or equivalent industrial sector experience.
• Experience: Preferably as Sales Export Manager, Area Manager, or similar roles in the industrial components, machinery, or steel industry.
• Language skills: Fluent English is mandatory; a second language (German, French, or Spanish) is a plus.
• Results-driven: Ability to develop business strategically and negotiate effectively.
• Empathy & Networking: Excellent relationship management skills and the ability to build long-term commercial partnerships.
• Flexibility & Dynamism: Capacity to operate in complex business environments with a growth-oriented mindset.
• Hands-on & Collaborative Approach: Strong results orientation, without rigid hierarchical constraints.

What We Offer

• A strategic role in a fast-growing and well-established company.
• International exposure and a key position in the company’s expansion strategy.
• Career growth opportunities within a dynamic and evolving business environment.
• A pragmatic and result-driven work culture, where export is a key driver of growth.

Are you ready to make an impact in international business?

Apply now and become part of a solid, innovative company with a global vision.