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Export Sales Executive

Executive Network Group
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Wolverhampton, Staffordshire WV6 7NR

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is seeking an Export Sales Executive for the Europe and USA markets, based in the West Midlands, with a salary range of £32,000–£35,000 per annum plus a generous quarterly commission.
  • This permanent, full-time role requires a natural hunter mindset, focusing primarily on new business development in the USA while managing existing European accounts.
  • Candidates should have a background in manufacturing, oil & gas, or engineering, with previous experience selling into the USA considered a plus.
  • The role involves outbound prospecting, cold calls, and collaboration with the sales team, along with potential travel to the USA 1–2 times per year for business meetings.
  • Applicants should be resilient, proactive, and possess strong negotiation skills, with flexibility to align working hours to the US market.
Export Sales Executive – Europe & USALocation: West Midlands (Office-based)Contract: Permanent | Full-Time | 40 hours/weekSalary: £32,000–£35,000paCommission: Generous quarterly commission About the CompanyThis is a £20m + turnover UK manufacturer of precision engineered parts, supplying a broad range of critical industries including Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Mining, Power Generation, and Renewables. The company has seen rapid growth over the last 18 months and is continuing to scale internationally, particularly across Europe and America.You’ll be joining a highly experienced team with deep sector expertise, offering an exciting opportunity to learn and grow within a fast-paced, globally-minded environment.The RoleThis newly created Export Sales Executive role will see you manage a portfolio of active European accounts, bring you revenue in from day one. While spearheading business development in the USA. With the groundwork already laid through successful market mapping, visits and business underway, your mission is to accelerate revenue growth and close new deals.Key ResponsibilitiesAccount Management (20%)Handle inbound enquiries from your accounts, quote, and order tracking via internal systems. New Business Development (80%)Focused on the US market: outbound prospecting, cold calls, LinkedIn outreach, email campaigns.Re-engage dormant contacts and follow up on historical quotes.Travel to the USA 1–2 times per year for prescheduled meetings and business development.CollaborationWork closely with the Sales Manager and wider sales team.Liaise with production to ensure order fulfilment.Support marketing initiatives and contribute to sales strategy.Ideal CandidateMust-HavesA natural hunter mindset – you have to be driven to find and win new business.Resilient and proactive – thrives on outreach, not just managing warm leads.Industry exposure – background in manufacturing, oil & gas, engineering, is a plus.Able to align working hours to US market focus, flexibility is offered. Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills and attention to detail.Nice-to-HavesPrevious experience selling into the USA.Familiarity with technical documentation (e.g., API/3.1 material certifications).Existing network or contacts in relevant US markets.Do you have the right mindset to succeed, to progress your career and reap the rewards in substantial commission, from your proactive sales nature ?If you feel you have, we would love to discuss further and and look forward to your CV / application. 

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