ARE YOU A SALES PROFESSIONAL WITHIN THE MANUFACTURING/ENGINEERING INDUSTRY WHO CAN DEMONSTRATE AN INTEREST AND UNDERSTANDING OF MECHANICS? Our West Sussex client is a specialist mechanical engineering manufacturer and is now seeking to recruit a Business Development Manager (Export). They work globally in a specialist market and are proud to be the only UK manufacturer of this type of product. This is an export sales position (region to be discussed/agreed), with limited UK sales activity. General Responsibilities Support existing customers and dealers Expand customer base Identify and appoint new dealers Follow up existing clients from extensive database and generate new enquiries Increase market share Raise Company profile Attend exhibitions Typically one week per month overseas travel Based at the factory, North Worthing, West Sussex Experience/Attributes A basic understanding and interest in mechanical engineering is preferred. If you can demonstrate an interest and understanding of mechanics you would also be considered. 3 years proven track record in sales of specialist capital equipment (e.g. pumps, industrial cleaning equipment, industrial plant, rotating equipment etc.) Export sales experience and working with overseas dealers would be an advantage, but not essential. Target driven Pro-active Additional Information £40k basic salary plus 1% commission on sales achieved over £500k. Company car (or allowance) Laptop and mobile phone Company credit card Work place ..... full job details .....