Export Sales Manager – International Markets

Export Sales Manager – International Markets

SMS Personnel is seeking an experienced Export Sales Manager for a temporary assignment with a major Australian product and manufacturing organisation based in Kilsyth. This is a senior international commercial leadership role with responsibility for export sales performance across Africa, Asia and the Pacific Islands, including P&L, market growth, distributor development and team leadership.

The role

• Lead the overall commercial performance and profitability of the export sales function and associated international sales/marketing operations.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, inventory planning and strategic execution across a diverse international market portfolio.
• Develop and execute regional growth strategies to expand market presence and increase revenue.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with distributors, dealers, OEMs, fleet customers and key accounts.
• Lead, develop and empower high-performing sales teams and reinforce accountability and continuous improvement.
• Partner with product, marketing and other cross-functional teams to support launches, brand growth and market priorities.
• Identify new market opportunities and lead regional expansion and strategic commercial projects.
• Use CRM systems to manage relationships, sales pipelines and performance reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Marketing, Management or a related field.
• 8+ years’ experience in sales, business development or commercial leadership within automotive, aftermarket, industrial or a related sector.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing sales teams with responsibility for business performance.
• Strong P&L, budgeting, forecasting and profitability capability.
• Proven experience working with international distributors, dealers and strategic key accounts.
• Strong commercial acumen and a record of identifying and converting growth opportunities.
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Strong English communication skills; additional languages are advantageous.
• Practical CRM experience across customer relationships, pipelines and performance reporting.

Benefits & Perks

• Casual rate of $100 per hour plus super, depending on relevant experience.
• Kilsyth-based temporary assignment in a senior international commercial leadership role.
• Opportunity to lead market growth, distributor performance and strategic sales initiatives across a substantial international portfolio.

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