International Sales Team Talent

Below are examples of candidates we are currently working with who are available for new opportunities and have specific hands-on experience working in internationally focussed sales roles.

This is not an exhaustive list, but rather a snapshot of the type of candidates we are working with currently within the sector. 

Other specialisms are covered.

International Sales Manager #43486

UK based, experience across APAC, MEA, Europe, Caribbean

  • Oversaw Sales and P&L performance, aligning with budgets and achieving key performance indicators across designated regions.
  • Increased sales by over 58% and margins by 7%, expanding into seven new territories with new distribution channels.
  • In Australia and New Zealand, grew turnover from £325,000 to £1.2 million through strategic partnerships.
  • Revitalised Japan market, boosting sales from £200,000 to £450,000.
  • Launched the brand in China, achieving sales exceeding £400,000 with distributor partnerships.
  • Established retail sales in the UAE and Saudi Arabia through distributor collaboration.
  • Built strong partnerships with distributors and retailers, driving commercial growth and future solutions.
  • Influenced commercial initiatives by collaborating with distributors to ensure consistent brand representation.
  • Identified sales growth opportunities using market insights, aligning with business objectives.
  • Collaborated with the Sales Director on budgeting, forecasts, and marketing strategies, ensuring target performance through regular reviews.
  • Worked across functions (Innovation/Marketing/Technical Training) to maximise market opportunities for new and existing products.

Export / International Sales Manager #55677

14+ years international sales experience across EMEA, Asia Pacific 

  • Responsible for the complete sales P&L management of the business.
  • Developing and executing an international sales and brand strategy.
  • Implementing a robust sales strategy for UK and international markets to achieve business objectives.
  • Collaborating with leadership to define the team structure to optimise market opportunities, potentially including new hires and partnerships.
  • Travelling globally to uncover new markets and build key relationships with importers and distributors.
  • Conducting market research to explore new territories, identify target clients, and establish effective routes to market, leveraging commercial insight to drive growth and mitigate risks.
  • Representing the organisation at trade shows and customer meetings.
  • Coordinating with key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Identifying new revenue opportunities within current accounts while maintaining profit margins.
  • Enhancing sales revenue across all channels, including online, retail, and distribution.
  • Collaborating with technical teams to create strategies that exploit OEM After Sales opportunities.
  • Applying analytical skills to track KPIs, manage the sales pipeline, and conduct forecasting for growth.
  • Assessing market trends and customer spending to identify key accounts by region and evaluate their potential.
  • Maintaining comprehensive knowledge of competitors and their product strengths in the market.

Global Sales Account Manager #325886

7+ years international sales experience

  • Responsible for sales and business development across EMEA markets.
  • Developed and executed strategies to penetrate new markets and boost annual sales.
  • Built strong relationships focused on innovation, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
  • Utilised extensive industry contacts to deliver cost-effective, scalable solutions for clients.
  • Implemented strategies for new market development.
  • Created tailored sales plans for different markets and industry sectors.
  • Managed key accounts effectively.
  • Led customer engagement and supported in-country representatives.
  • Oversaw the entire sales process from start to finish.
  • Conducted technical and solution-based sales.
  • Conducted market research to identify new global account opportunities.
  • Achieved significant success with a €655,000 contract.
  • Implemented projects globally, with values ranging from €500,000 to €1,500,000.

International Business Manager #25611

15+ years global sales experience across EMEA, APAC

  • Appointed to revitalise the declining EMEA export business, focusing on Malta, Cyprus, Ghana, Mauritius, Seychelles, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, and Bahrain, with no prior contact in Saudi Arabia.
  • Responsible for developing and executing business plans to achieve sales targets in the EMEA region.
  • Collaborated with new and existing distributors to strengthen relationships, spending 15 weeks abroad in 2023.
  • Identified opportunities for existing and new products, ensuring visibility throughout the sales pipeline.
  • Achieved an 18% year-on-year growth in 2023, particularly in markets with previously weak sales.
  • The only region projected for double-digit growth (20%) in 2024, exceeding Q1 targets by 22%.
  • Developed a product package that led to securing the first substantial OEM order in the region.
  • Terminated a regional agency agreement while maintaining a partnership that increased sales eightfold.
  • Analysed market entry strategies for Saudi Arabia, focusing on commodity wholesale and specialist projects in mental health and rehabilitation.
  • Successfully sold various commodity products manufactured in China back to clients in Hong Kong.
  • Built a significant project pipeline with a sales process that was driven by the organisation for the first time.

International Export & Sales Manager #254868

9+ years international sales  experience, including to Europe, USA, UAE, NA and Asia/Pacific regions

  • Held sole responsibility for the profitable creation, development, and management of clients in the UK and international markets, including Europe, USA, UAE, and Asia/Pacific.
  • Maintained regular communication through face-to-face meetings, remote interactions, and international trade shows to enhance account retention and product knowledge across retail, PCO distributors, and online channels.
  • Led project management for cross-group selling of manufactured products and new product development initiatives.
  • Achieved 100% client retention and a 23% revenue increase from existing clients.
  • Generated over £3.7 million in sales for 2023.
  • Frequently showcased products at global industry trade shows.
  • Managed full P&L for FOB and export business across international markets, including South Africa, Europe, the US, Canada, and Australia.
  • Fostered relationships through regular in-country visits, remote communications, and trade shows to boost brand visibility across retail, distributor, and online channels.
  • Conducted ongoing market research and analysis to maximise brand effectiveness for clients.
  • Oversaw project management for in-house product, operations, and marketing teams, ensuring timely and budget-compliant launches of private label and new products.
  • Increased international revenue by £250,000 in the first year.
  • Achieved over 30% growth in existing accounts

Sales Project Manager #658276

18+ years in global sales experience, including Europe, Middle East, Asia and NA  

  • Led business development, tendering, proposals, and sales management across the UK, Europe, India, Middle East, and Southeast Asia, fostering strong stakeholder relationships through a solutions-focused sales approach.
  • Managed all commercial and legal negotiations to mitigate business risks, leveraging extensive technical product knowledge to assist the proposals team in tailoring solutions to client needs.
  • Consistently surpassed global sales targets, with forecasted bookings exceeding €17 million for 2023.
  • Appointed agents and representatives worldwide, ensuring technical and commercial alignment.
  • Ensured robust brand representation at industry-specific exhibitions.
  • Improved sales margin by 6% within the past 10 months.
  • Secured decarbonisation projects with gross margins exceeding 60%, totalling €10 million.
  • Developed and maximised business opportunities in West Africa and Brazil to enhance market presence.
  • Recognised for potential to drive growth, resulting in a 16% increase in turnover after expanding the proposals team.
  • Collaborated with US offices to support business development in the Gulf of Mexico while managing a strong global sales team.

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HR Director

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Group Director

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We thoroughly screen candidates using relevant techniques which can include referencing, psychometric tests (situational judgment, behavioural, competency), integrity assessments, skills evaluations, and online presence reviews. This comprehensive approach ensures that we present the best-fit, thoroughly vetted candidates.

We are able to support our clients with temporary (hourly or daily rate payrolled through us), fixed-term contract, and permanent recruitment solutions. We offer a number of delivery options for permanent projects, depending on the specific needs and complexity of the brief

Yes, we have  numerous case studies available that we can send over to you that outline previous successful recruitment projects we have delivered that would be relevant to your organisation.

We support our clients across sales, operational, engineering, finance, HR, and administration teams within their businesses.

We work hard to make sure every placement is the right fit, leading to a successful project. This is the case in over 90% of our projects. As a safety net for our clients, we back up our work with a standard, free replacement period.

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