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On-site in Hull·Added 29 days ago (last checked 5 Nov)
Our summary
- Salary
- £50,000 a year
About £3,290 a month after tax.
- Work mode
- On-site, Hull
Skills
Nice to have
Requirements
What we're looking for
Experience in international shipping, exports or export logistics.
Knowledge of export documentation and international shipping procedures.
Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
Commercial awareness and confidence dealing with customers.
A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership.
Full UK driving licence.
Nice to have
Experience within manufacturing or a technical environment.
Previous sales, account management or commercial experience.
SAP knowledge.
French, German or Spanish language skills.
The role
Location: Hull
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time
Travel: Approximately 4-6 weeks per year internationally
What you'll do
Manage existing customer relationships across the UK and international markets.
Oversee export processes, shipping documentation and international orders.
Support and manage the Export Sales Administrator.
Liaise with international agents, distributors and customers.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms and delivery arrangements.
Work closely with production and technical departments.
Identify opportunities to develop existing accounts and grow sales.
Prepare monthly sales reports and annual budgets.
Visit overseas customers, typically involving 4-6 weeks of travel annually.
The Opportunity
Adecco is recruiting on behalf of an established specialist manufacturing business in Hull, looking to appoint a Sales Manager to oversee its international customer accounts and export operations.
This role would suit someone with a strong background in shipping, exports or international logistics who is looking to develop their career within a commercial environment.
Previous sales management experience is not essential. The priority is finding someone with the right export knowledge, commercial awareness and willingness to learn and develop.
The Right Fit
Personality is important to this business. They're looking for someone who is approachable, personable and genuinely interested in learning how the company operates.
You'll need to be comfortable working with colleagues on the production floor as well as building relationships with international customers.
The ideal candidate will bring strong export experience, show initiative and have the ambition to develop their skills within sales and commercial management.
Interested?
If you have a background in international exports or shipping and are ready for the next step in your career, contact Jess at Adecco Hull for a confidential discussion.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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About Adecco UK
Adecco is a workforce solutions and recruitment company that describes itself as the world's number one workforce solutions business. It places over 700,000 individuals in roles every day, draws on more than 60 years of recruitment experience, and employs 38,000 people worldwide.
Its services include permanent, temporary, managed and outsourced recruitment, with the resources to manage workforces ranging from 50 to 20,000+ workers for organisations of all sizes, across the public and private sectors.
- Industry
- Staffing