International Sales Manager

We're recruiting on behalf of an established, market-leading manufacturer of scientific instrumentation that supplies customers across the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and materials industries worldwide.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded sales professional who enjoys international travel, building long-term customer relationships and working with innovative analytical equipment.

You’ll work closely with an international distributor network while also supporting direct customers across a number of global territories.

The role combines technical sales, customer support and application expertise, with regular overseas travel.

• Develop and support international distributors and direct customers.
• Travel internationally to provide customer visits, installations and training.
• Deliver technical product demonstrations and presentations.
• Attend international exhibitions and trade shows.
• Organise and deliver customer training courses.
• Support the development of new applications and testing methods.
• Provide technical and application support throughout the sales process.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within international markets.

• A degree (BSc or above) in Food Science, Materials Science or a related scientific discipline and/or knowledge of materials testing or texture analysis (highly desirable).
• Experience selling scientific or analytical instrumentation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working with international customers or distributor networks.
• A commercial mindset with a passion for developing business.
• Additional language skills are advantageous but not essential.

In return our client will offer a competitive salary and bonus scheme, additional benefits and the opportunity to join a leading company with excellent opportunities for professional development.