International Sales Manager (Engineering -Africa) Grimsby £55k

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International Sales Manager (Engineering -Africa) Grimsby £55k Are you a Sales Manager / Business Development Manager / Key Account Manager?Do you have International Sales Management experience of Engineered Products?Do you want to work for one of the Global Name in Offshore Oil, Gas & Marine Engineering?If so, then please see below....International Sales Manager (Engineering -Africa) Grimsby £55k Huxley Engineering and a Global Name in Oil, Gas & Marine Engineering are looking to recruit a International Sales Manager on a permanent basis for their Engineering & Manufacturing Site in the Grimsby / Hull area (East Yorkshire / North Lincolnshire), but to be responsible for Sales Management & Development within the Africa Region.Specifically, the remit of the International Sales Manager is to promote sales of Engineered Products and Services throughout Africa Region, in order to meet company targets for order intake, profitability and growth.Principle Accountabilities of International Sales Manager:Appoint, train, motivate and develop a network of local agents in the defined sales region.Ensure sales of the company's products meet or exceed planned levels.Develop opportunities for key account retention.Report on competitor activity and to maintain a thorough knowledge of the market.Seek new business opportunities with new and existing companies, including the identification of new product applications.Develop a sound understanding of regional, cultural and social requirements in the region to help establish and maintain good business relationships and to increase customer loyalty.Promote the company image and reputation within the market with the use of appropriate marketing tools.Provide pricing instructions for all products as required for quotation purposes.Undertake regular visits to the defined territory.Provide accurate order intake forecasts to the Global Sales Manager Marine and LNG.Produce and maintain a comprehensive list of all potential customers and their locations within the territory.Identify and recommend any cost saving initiatives when carrying out normal business activities Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required for International Sales Manager Role:Educated to degree level or equivalentMinimum of 5 years in the export sales environment.Foreign language an advantage, preferably French.Be able to work to tight deadlines.A good communicator at all levels, both internally and with customers.Ability to represent the company in the most positive way and to promote the company image to senior executive levels.Ability to plan and execute overseas travel itineraries in a time and cost-effective manner.Has a knowledge of business, cultural and social requirements within the Africa region.Has experience of working both in a team and individually as business activities demand.A self starter, open minded and a promoter of change For the successful International Sales Manager, salaries between £50,000 - £55,000 are on offer plus package and this Sales Manager, role is commutable from Grimsby, Hull, Scunthorpe, Immingham & Brigg areas, though we are also keen to hear from Sales Manager who may be looking to relocate and/or work remotely for their next Sales Manager role.To be considered for this International Sales Manager role, please apply via the link below. To find out more about Huxley Engineering, please visit www.huxleyengineering.comHuxley Engineering, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 1st Floor, 75 King William Street, London, EC4N 7BE, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales