Export Sales Executive (Instruments / International Sales)

Job description

Export Sales Executive (Instruments / International Sales)

£30,000 - £40,000 + Performance Related Bonus + 30 Days Holiday + Training + International Travel + Progression + Life Insurance + Company Benefits

Burnley, Lancashire

Are you from a technical, scientific or sales background looking to develop a career in international technical sales and account management, with full training and overseas travel?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturer of innovative water quality instrumentation, supplying major water companies across the UK and growing rapidly across international emerging markets. With consistent year-on-year growth and an ambitious expansion strategy, this is an excellent time to join the business.

In this role, you will develop relationships with distributors, private labellers and international customers across Africa, the Middle East and South America. You will manage opportunities through the sales process, develop new business and receive full training on a specialist range of scientific instrumentation.

This role would suit someone from a technical, scientific or sales background who is looking to develop their career in international sales, with the opportunity to travel overseas.

The Role:

• Develop sales across international and emerging markets
• Build relationships with distributors, private labellers and end users
• Manage the sales process from initial enquiry through to order handover
• Prepare technically accurate proposals and tenders
• Travel internationally to visit customers and develop key accounts
• Work closely with product development and manufacturing teams

The Person:

• Technical, scientific or sales background
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Full UK driving licence
• Commutable to Burnley

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Reference Number: BBBH27181

Keywords: Export Sales Executive, International Sales Executive, Technical Sales, Export Sales, Account Manager, Technical Account Manager, Scientific Sales, Water Industry, Water Quality, Instrumentation, Burnley, Lancashire

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Burnley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£40,000 Per Month

Published at

18-09-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English