A well-established and growing organisation within the apparel and outdoor performance sector is seeking to appoint a Sales Manager to lead its commercial function, with a primary focus on accelerating export growth.
Operating internationally with a diverse multi-brand portfolio and an established presence across wholesale, e-commerce, and global distribution channels, the business is entering a critical growth phase. With clear ambitions to scale turnover, this hire is viewed as the key commercial leader to unlock export potential and drive international expansion.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the sales department, overseeing a team of internal sales representatives, agents, and distributors
- Own and drive export sales performance, developing and executing a clear international growth strategy
- Expand and optimise global distributor and partner networks across key markets
- Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing structures, and long-term contracts with international partners
- Produce and analyse sales reports, leveraging systems such as Sage to support forecasting and decision-making
- Identify and secure new export opportunities, driving revenue growth across international territories
- Collaborate with leadership on brand positioning, product strategy, and market entry initiatives
- Represent the business at international trade shows, conferences, and key customer meetings
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience in a senior sales or business development role with a strong focus on export markets
- Demonstrated success managing international distributors, agents, and partner networks
- Track record of delivering revenue growth within a seasonal business
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to negotiate at a global level
- Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage and develop a multi-channel sales team
- Adaptable and forward-thinking, with openness to leveraging new tools such as AI
Desirable Criteria
- Experience within apparel, outdoor, or lifestyle product sectors
- Understanding of wholesale, e-commerce, and international distribution models
- Experience in forward selling and managing seasonal product cycles
What's On Offer
- Base salary up to 60K
- Performance-related bonus with an OTE of up to 70K
- Opportunity to join a growing, internationally active business with strong foundations
- High-impact leadership role with direct ownership of export growth
- Long-term career opportunity with significant progression as the business scales internationally
How To Apply
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