International Sales Manager

International Sale Manager (Technical/Capital Equipment) Greater Manchester (hybrid working and regular international travel) £60,000 - £70,000 Car Excellent Benefits An established and globally recognised engineering and manufacturing organisation is seeking an International Sales Manager to support their continued growth across global markets. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially driven, technical sales professional to take ownership of complex international sales projects, build long-term customer relationships, and represent a high-quality engineered product portfolio worldwide. What will the role involve? You will be responsible for managing the full sales lifecycle for high value, capital equipment, from initial customer enquiry through to technical specification, proposal development, negotiation, and final order delivery. Key responsibilities will include: Building and maintaining strong long-term relationships with international customers Preparing commercial quotations and technical proposals within agreed margins, working closely with internal engineering and commercial teams to ensure solutions are accurately specified and delivered while maintaining strong commercial performance Identifying and developing new business opportunities across international markets and representing the business at industry events, presentations, and customer seminars Maintaining and managing a structured sales pipeline and achieving sales targets across your assigned territories Contributing to marketing initiatives and market positioning within the sector Regular international travel will be required as part of developing and maintaining key accounts so applicants must be willing and able to travel as part of this role Ideal Skills and Experience Proven experience in international or export sales within a technical or engineering environment Good technical / engineering knowledge (either through a prior engineering qualification or proven sales experience in a technical / engineering environment) Experience managing high-value or capital equipment sales cycles or engineered-to-order / bespoke equipment Strong ability to engage with both technical and commercial stakeholders Demonstrable experience working with diverse international customers, with excellent cultural awareness A consultative sales approach with strong negotiation and relationship-building skills, ideally evidenced over long sales cycles in previous roles Willingness to undertake regular, international business travel Why should I apply? A unique chance to represent a highly specialised technical product portfolio within a global market Fantastic opportunity for global travel Great opportunities for career development and progression Generous benefits package including fantastic pension, bonus, private healthcare, company car and 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays) About Cast UK Cast UK is a leading recruitment consultancy, specialising in professional-level talent in Procurement, Supply Chain & Operations, Buying & Merchandising, Logistics & Transport, HR and Sales. Each member of our team has extensive experience in their recruiting sector, going the extra mile for clients and candidates alike. Wherever you are in the Supply Chain, we supply the talent. For a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit www.castuk.com