Senior Export Account Manager

Reference: Job ID: Posted: Closing date: Location: HullSalary: 50000 - 55000 (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Manufacturing & Production / Office and Administration ManagementCompany: HaysConsultant: Sam CooperHays office: Sheffield — Floor 2, Fountain Precinct, Balm GreenPhone: Email: EXPORT ACCOUNT MANAGER – HULL 55KAre you an experienced export professional with a strong understanding of international logistics, export documentation and customer account management?We are recruiting for a Senior Export Account Manager to join a successful international manufacturing business. This is a varied and hands-on role where you'll take ownership of established customer relationships across the UK and European markets, working closely with production, technical and operations teams to ensure exceptional customer service and continued business growth.This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys combining commercial account management with practical export and logistics expertise.As Senior Export Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing key customer accounts, distributors and agents across multiple international territories. You'll play a key role in maintaining existing business, identifying opportunities for growth and ensuring smooth delivery of products worldwide.Responsibilities include:Managing and developing customer relationships across UK and international marketsNegotiating pricing, payment terms and delivery agreementsCoordinating export shipments and resolving international logistics challengesPreparing and overseeing export documentation and invoice processingWorking closely with production, technical and operational teamsProducing monthly sales reports and annual budgetsManaging one direct report within the sales officeSupporting and developing relationships with agents and distributorsIdentifying opportunities to increase revenue across existing accountsTravelling internationally to visit customers, agents and distributorsWhat We're Looking ForEssentialPrevious experience in export sales, export account management or international customer managementKnowledge of export procedures and international logisticsExperience producing export documentation and shipping paperworkCommercial awareness and strong negotiation skillsExcellent relationship-building and customer-facing experienceAbility to work across departments and manage multiple prioritiesFull UK driving licenceDesirableExperience in manufacturing, engineering or technical productsSAP experienceEuropean language skills such as French, German or SpanishExperience managing or mentoring colleaguesYou'll be a proactive, commercially minded professional who is equally comfortable discussing customer requirements in the boardroom as you are working closely with production teams on operational matters.You will have:A hands-on approachStrong communication and influencing skillsConfidence dealing with international customers and agentsThe ability to analyse data and identify growth opportunitiesA collaborative team-focused styleA willingness to travel internationally when required, which will be 15% of this roleWhat's On Offer?Opportunity to join a well-established international manufacturing businessVaried role combining export, logistics and account managementLong-term career development opportunitiesInternational travelSupportive and collaborative working environmentIf you have experience in export logistics, international trade and account management and want a role where you can genuinely influence customer growth and business performance, we'd love to hear from you.What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # - Sam Cooper

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