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SENIOR EXPORT AREA MANAGER - Moving & Handling | LATAM / EUROPEAN MARKETS

J906462 Milton Keynes Central Europe £50K - £90K / Year

Ready to take international business development to the next level?

Are you an experienced Export Sales Manager or International Business Development professional with a passion for opening doors in new markets?

Do you thrive on building distributor networks, negotiating high-value deals, and turning overseas opportunities into long-term commercial success?

This could be your next big career move.

We're working with a fast-growing, established French SME with around 150 employees and a strong international presence across Europe.

With dedicated commercial teams in the UK, Belgium, and Germany, the business is now looking for a commercially driven Senior Export Area Manager to lead its next phase of overseas growth.

YOUR MISSION

Take ownership of the international expansion strategy across high-potential overseas markets, with a particular focus on Latin America and Spanish- and English-speaking markets.

This is a genuine opportunity to shape markets, build partnerships, and make a measurable impact on international revenue growth.

What you'll be doing

• Develop and execute commercial strategies for new overseas territories.
• Identify, appoint, and manage international distributors, agents, and strategic partners.
• Build strong relationships with major global clients and key accounts.
• Lead complex negotiations across pricing, contracts, and international trade.
• Work closely with logistics, customer service, and technical teams at HQ near Calais.
• Drive sustainable growth across LATAM and other high-potential global markets.

What we're looking for

• 10 - 15 years of proven experience in international sales, export management, or B2B business development.
• A strong track record of developing distant export markets, ideally within industrial equipment or a technical product environment.
• Native-level English and fluent/professional Spanish - essential.
• Strong commercial negotiation and distributor management skills.
• Confident navigating international logistics, Incoterms, and intercultural business.
• Highly autonomous, commercially ambitious, and comfortable working across borders.
• Willingness to travel internationally approximately 20 - 30%, including regular visits to HQ near Calais.

What's in it for you?

• £50,000 - £68,000 basic salary + attractive performance bonus.
• Flexible home-based working from the UK or Europe.
• An international role with genuine responsibility for overseas growth.
• International travel expenses fully covered.
• Join a collaborative, established SME with a strong European footprint.
• Real opportunity to influence strategy, build markets, and grow with the business.