International Sales Executive – Global Textile Manufacturer

Rochdale £33,000–£35,000 Bonus Company Car European Travel

Are you looking for a sales role where you can build genuine long?term relationships, represent a respected British manufacturer, and travel across Europe to meet globally recognised fashion brands?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a long?established, family?owned textile business with over a century of heritage. Known worldwide for their specialist fabrics, they supply some of the most iconic names in outerwear and premium fashion. People stay here because they’re valued, well trained, and given the freedom to grow.

• Over 100 years of manufacturing excellence

• Supplying premium, globally recognised clothing brands

• Supportive, close?knit team where personality and attitude matter

• Genuine long?term development and training

• European travel to customers, mills, and exhibitions

• Opportunity to grow established accounts and develop new business

• Company car, bonus scheme, and early Friday finish

• A business where you become part of the story, not just a number

As part of the international sales team, you’ll manage and develop customer accounts across the fashion, apparel, and textile sectors. Your time will be split between the office, customer visits, and attending key industry exhibitions across the UK and Europe.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and growing existing customer relationships

• Identifying and securing new business opportunities

• Presenting fabric collections to brands and buyers

• Attending European trade shows and exhibitions

• Working closely with production, technical, and logistics teams

• Providing quotations, samples, and product information

• Monitoring market trends and identifying new opportunities

Travel is a key part of the role and may account for up to 50% of your time.

You don’t need a background in textiles — what matters is strong sales experience, confidence with customers, and the ability to build relationships.

• Proven experience in sales or business development

• Professional, confident communicator

• Organised, proactive, and self?motivated

• Willing to travel across the UK and Europe

• Full driving licence and passport

• Experience in textiles, fashion, manufacturing, or technical products is helpful but not essential

• £33,000–£35,000 salary (flexible for the right person)

• Bonus scheme

• Company car

• Early Friday finish

• Long?term career development

• Full training and ongoing support

• A stable, respected, and well?established employer

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity you’d like to explore, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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