Global Sales Executive
CV-Libraryrochdale, Greater Manchester, North WestpermanentPosted: 23 March 2026
Apply NowInternational Sales Executive – Global Textile ManufacturerRochdale £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.
Why this role is different
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
The RoleAs 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.
What they’re looking forYou 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
What’s on offer
£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
Interested?If this sounds like the kind of opportunity you’d like to explore, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
Please call Helen on (phone number removed) or email: (url removed)
This vacancy is being handled by Aspire Recruitment. Please be aware we receive a high volume of applications and regularly receive applications from candidates who exceed the job credentials.
We will only contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. Should you apply for this role, we will process your data as detailed in our Privacy Policy and by applying for this opportunity I agree that Aspire Recruitment will keep me informed about potential employment opportunities regularly and that I can choose to opt out of receiving information at any time
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.
Why this role is different
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
The RoleAs 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.
What they’re looking forYou 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
What’s on offer
£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
Interested?If this sounds like the kind of opportunity you’d like to explore, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
Please call Helen on (phone number removed) or email: (url removed)
This vacancy is being handled by Aspire Recruitment. Please be aware we receive a high volume of applications and regularly receive applications from candidates who exceed the job credentials.
We will only contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. Should you apply for this role, we will process your data as detailed in our Privacy Policy and by applying for this opportunity I agree that Aspire Recruitment will keep me informed about potential employment opportunities regularly and that I can choose to opt out of receiving information at any time