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International Sales Manager – Global Factory Automation

Job Posted: 4 hours ago

Salary: £ 70,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City

Expire in: a month

Job Description

International Sales Manager – Global Factory Automation

Location: Glasgow
Salary: £70,000–£75,000 base + OTE (six-figure package)

Ready to lead international growth for a world-class engineering brand?
This global leader in factory automation builds precision machinery that powers defect-free production for some of the biggest names in manufacturing. As they expand their international footprint, they’re seeking a commercially driven Distributor Sales Manager to energize and elevate their global channel network.

Your Mission

You’ll be the go-to expert for distributors and agents worldwide—arming them with the tools, training, and technical insight they need to win. From joint customer visits to strategic sales coaching, you’ll help partners unlock new opportunities and deliver exceptional value to end users. Expect 40% international travel and a high-impact remit that spans multiple continents.

What You’ll Be Driving

  * Strengthening and scaling distributor and agent relationships across global markets

  * Delivering hands-on training, technical support, and strategic sales guidance

  * Joining customer meetings to support solution selling and boost margins

  * Championing a premium product portfolio known for quality and innovation

What You Bring

We’re looking for a proven sales leader with:

  * A track record of driving performance through distributor and channel management

  * Experience selling bespoke capital equipment, factory automation, or special purpose machinery

  * Strong exposure to manufacturing end-users in sectors such as:

  * Electronics / PCBa / SMT

  * Coating & Converting

  * Web Print / Packaging / Security Print

  * EV Battery / Printed Electronics

What’s on Offer

  * £70–75k base salary + realistic six-figure OTE

  * 11% pension contribution

  * A global remit with 40% travel—grow your career while exploring new markets

  * The chance to represent cutting-edge solutions where quality is never compromised

This is more than a sales role—it’s a chance to shape global growth, influence strategy, and represent a brand trusted by the best in the business.

About 1492 Search

In a nutshell – We discover great people! Created with the belief that the process is just as necessary as the opportunity, we decided there was a better recruitment method. Working solely in the manufacturing and engineering industry, we work on retained projects to provide accountability for every hire we make with you. We connect candidates and hiring managers, provide in-depth project management plans and advise through up to date market research. No two hires are the same, and that’s why each project is adapted to your needs. We aim to take the stress out of the hiring process and focus on the job at hand!

We aim to reply to all applications, successful or not, within 2 working days of applying for the role. If you are not happy with the service, please feel free to give us a call or drop us an email.

1492 Ltd and its clients promote a policy of equal opportunities. Our policy is to treat job applicants and employees in the same way regardless of age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, colour or disability

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