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

• Competitive Salary 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.

Apply with a current resume outlining your international sales leadership, distributor/channel management, P&L responsibility, team leadership and relevant automotive/aftermarket/industrial experience.

If this position sounds like you, please apply through SEEK or go to our website at SMS Personnel and click on the JOBS tab. Alternatively, you can contact our office  on 1300 223 360 between 9am -5pm Monday-Friday or call Dion on 0439 008 531.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted