Export sales executive

Our well established client specialises in supplying packaging raw materials and machinery to manufacturing companies based here in the UK and Overseas. We are looking for a candidate with a STRONG background in international Trading This is a great opportunity for someone to grow in international trading and focus on the marketing and distributing of various steel products to Middle East, Europe and Africa Key Requirements: * Minimum 7 years of International Trading experience (knowledge of packaging raw materials as advantage) * Able to multi-task * Able to build relationships with customers and suppliers. * Team player and ability to work with different nationalities. * Excellent presentation and communication skills. * Travels to overseas field offices, suppliers, and customers * Interpersonal and customer- service skills. * Knowledge of product and sector. * Knowledge import/export procedures including Incoterms. Duties Include: * Drive the existing business and develop new customers and products. * Cooperate and liaise with international customers and suppliers. * Regular reporting on sales and marketing activity. * Achieve and exceed sales targets in line with the company strategy and defined KPI #39;s. * Identify potential within new and existing customers with a view to growing the UK Overseas turnover in line with the business extensive growth plans. * Deliver a high level of customer service through value-add sales techniques concentrating on a multitude of market sectors. * Work closely with your internally based colleagues as well as the regional offices to achieve the designated growth targets