Global Export Director - Alumasc Plc

• Sustainable building products, systems and solutions manufacturing group
• An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Export Director

About Our Client

Alumasc Plc are an AIM listed UK based sustainable building products, systems and solutions manufacturing group who have a long-standing heritage of excellence in the manufacture and supply of a variety of products dating back to the middle of the twentieth century. All of their businesses have strong positions and brands in their individual specialists' markets, the majority of which manage the scarce resources of water and energy within the built environment using recyclable materials.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Export Sales driven Director to focus on the continued growth of their surface water drainage, building drainage and engineered access covers. Their products / solutions are specified into projects and sold through specialist local area distributors across the built environment including airports (airside), ports, warehouses and for new build and refurbishment specifications.

Job Description

• Create and implement a robust export sales strategy to secure and increase share of their export markets. This will be demonstrable through positive sales turnover growth and increased profit margin
• Lead the remote sales teams based outside of the UK.
• Represent the business externally, building strategic relationships. Further develop a global distribution network ensuring good coverage and that the businesses' partners are fully supported in their ability to sell the product.
• Work within a project based technical sales role with a focus on infrastructure project-based business with their products used across the built environment including civil and military airports (airside), ports, warehouses and for new build and refurbishment specifications.
• Launch and development of a new range of complimentary products that form part of the core business in the UK.
• Work as an integral part of the leadership team to develop and support the delivery of sales growth.
• Be a natural change agent who can identify how to drive business success and implement the changes.
• Identify, recommend and define opportunities for business development across international markets adding new specialist distributors where necessarily.

The Successful Applicant

• Experienced of working for UK based manufacturing businesses who have experienced incremental growth across their international markets, ideally within the Building Products / Civil Products or Engineered Products supply sectors.
• Proven background in developing strong and sustainable customer relationships, as well as value-added solutions.
• Can demonstrate excellent leadership capabilities, with a proven record of recruiting, mentoring and developing successful international teams.
• A background of International travel and working in multi-cultural environments will be essential.
• Willingness to travel extensively will be required for this role.

What's on Offer

• Competitive Basic Salary with excellent bonus potential with full executive benefits
• Permanent position offering stability and career progression opportunities.
• Take the next step in your career and apply for this exciting Global Export Director role.