European Sales Representative
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | Newtown, Powys |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Recruitment Helpline Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
An excellent opportunity for a European Sales Representative to join a well-established company
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience
Job Type: Full Time / Permanent
Location: Newtown SY16.
Reporting to: UK Sales Manager
Requirements: Candidate must hold a full UK driving licence & valid passport
About The Company:
They are one of the UK’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of a wide range of quality products for luxury marine craft and safety products and hardware.
Based across 3 sites in Mid-Wales, they are a medium sized business employing over 100 permanent members of staff.
The company prides itself in the ability to design and manufacture engineering innovative and contemporary products and the use of quality materials.
About the role
To represent the company across European markets by promoting, developing, and supporting the sales of marine and safety products. This includes managing key customer relationships, developing new business opportunities, attending trade events, and ensuring exceptional customer service. Fluency in multiple European languages—particularly Italian—is highly advantageous to support key clients and distributors.
Responsibilities
• Manage and grow sales across European territories through proactive business development and account management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, OEMs, boat builders, and key customers.
• Identify new business opportunities, emerging markets, and potential growth sectors within Europe.
• Provide quotations, pricing proposals, and technical product advice to customers.
• Visit customers and prospects across Europe to promote Makefast’s products and services.
• Represent Makefast at international trade shows, exhibitions, and customer events, supporting stand setup and follow-up activity.
• Gather and report market intelligence, competitor activity, and customer feedback to support product development and commercial strategy.
• Support aftersales and warranty queries, ensuring prompt resolution and high customer satisfaction.
• Liaise with internal departments — including Sales, Production, Design, and Logistics — to facilitate smooth order processing and delivery.
• Maintain accurate customer records, visit reports, and sales forecasts using CRM systems and internal tools.
• Ensure compliance with pricing structures, export controls, and company policies in all customer interactions.
• Prepare regular sales activity updates and performance reporting for the UK Sales Manager.
Candidate Requirements
Education / Qualifications
• GCSEs including English & Maths required.
• Business, Marketing, Engineering, or Marine qualifications desirable.
Experience
• Proven B2B sales experience.
• Experience in marine, manufacturing, engineering, or technical product sales advantageous.
• Demonstrated success managing European customer accounts.
Knowledge
• Understanding of engineered/technical products.
• Knowledge of marine sector or similar B2B industries.
• Familiarity with European business culture and export/logistics processes.
Skills / Abilities
• Multilingual skills strongly preferred — Italian language desirable.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Excellent relationship-building abilities.
• Confident using CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
• Organised with strong reporting and planning skills.
Personal Attributes
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Professional, confident, and customer focused.
• Adaptable and able to manage travel-intensive schedules.
• Problem-solver with a proactive commercial mindset.
Other Requirements
• Full UK driving licence and valid passport.
• Ability to travel regularly across Europe, including overnight stays.
• Office based role with regular travel expected
What’s on offer
• Competitive salary
• On-site Parking.
• Company sick pay after 2 years.
• 22 days holidays plus Bank Holidays for first year, increases with service.
• Flexitime.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cash Plan Scheme.
• Company Pension.
If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.
The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience
Job Type: Full Time / Permanent
Location: Newtown SY16.
Reporting to: UK Sales Manager
Requirements: Candidate must hold a full UK driving licence & valid passport
About The Company:
They are one of the UK’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of a wide range of quality products for luxury marine craft and safety products and hardware.
Based across 3 sites in Mid-Wales, they are a medium sized business employing over 100 permanent members of staff.
The company prides itself in the ability to design and manufacture engineering innovative and contemporary products and the use of quality materials.
About the role
To represent the company across European markets by promoting, developing, and supporting the sales of marine and safety products. This includes managing key customer relationships, developing new business opportunities, attending trade events, and ensuring exceptional customer service. Fluency in multiple European languages—particularly Italian—is highly advantageous to support key clients and distributors.
Responsibilities
• Manage and grow sales across European territories through proactive business development and account management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, OEMs, boat builders, and key customers.
• Identify new business opportunities, emerging markets, and potential growth sectors within Europe.
• Provide quotations, pricing proposals, and technical product advice to customers.
• Visit customers and prospects across Europe to promote Makefast’s products and services.
• Represent Makefast at international trade shows, exhibitions, and customer events, supporting stand setup and follow-up activity.
• Gather and report market intelligence, competitor activity, and customer feedback to support product development and commercial strategy.
• Support aftersales and warranty queries, ensuring prompt resolution and high customer satisfaction.
• Liaise with internal departments — including Sales, Production, Design, and Logistics — to facilitate smooth order processing and delivery.
• Maintain accurate customer records, visit reports, and sales forecasts using CRM systems and internal tools.
• Ensure compliance with pricing structures, export controls, and company policies in all customer interactions.
• Prepare regular sales activity updates and performance reporting for the UK Sales Manager.
Candidate Requirements
Education / Qualifications
• GCSEs including English & Maths required.
• Business, Marketing, Engineering, or Marine qualifications desirable.
Experience
• Proven B2B sales experience.
• Experience in marine, manufacturing, engineering, or technical product sales advantageous.
• Demonstrated success managing European customer accounts.
Knowledge
• Understanding of engineered/technical products.
• Knowledge of marine sector or similar B2B industries.
• Familiarity with European business culture and export/logistics processes.
Skills / Abilities
• Multilingual skills strongly preferred — Italian language desirable.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Excellent relationship-building abilities.
• Confident using CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
• Organised with strong reporting and planning skills.
Personal Attributes
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Professional, confident, and customer focused.
• Adaptable and able to manage travel-intensive schedules.
• Problem-solver with a proactive commercial mindset.
Other Requirements
• Full UK driving licence and valid passport.
• Ability to travel regularly across Europe, including overnight stays.
• Office based role with regular travel expected
What’s on offer
• Competitive salary
• On-site Parking.
• Company sick pay after 2 years.
• 22 days holidays plus Bank Holidays for first year, increases with service.
• Flexitime.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cash Plan Scheme.
• Company Pension.
If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.
The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.