Head of Export Sales - London/Hybrid Working with National Travel

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Competitive salary, plus £5,500 car allowance or £5,000 cash equivalent, fully family healthcare, 18% annual bonus potential, 27.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising with service and a company pension scheme with highly competitive contribution rates. Permanent, Full time.

Location: Royal Mail, 185 Farringdon Road, London, EC1A 1AA. 3 days per week. National travel will be required due to geographical disperse of sales teams.

Are you a strategic sales leader with a passion for driving international growth? Royal Mail International is seeking a dynamic Head of Export Sales to lead the transformation of our £200m+ export profit centre. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our export business, working at the forefront of global e-commerce and logistics innovation.

About The Role

• Lead the strategic transformation of a key export profit centre serving over 15,000 business customers.
• Drive revenue growth and profitability through commercial engagement and customer‑focused innovation.
• Manage and develop a high‑performing team of 9 international sales experts.
• Own and execute the export sales strategy, including pipeline development and sales enablement.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including pricing, legal, and commercial to deliver results.
• Leverage data and analytics to inform decision‑making and improve sales performance.
• Implement dynamic pricing strategies and competitive positioning to accelerate deal closure.

About You

• Proven senior leadership experience in sales, marketing, e‑commerce, or digital marketing.
• Strong background in international export logistics and customs, with at least 5 years in a senior role.
• Demonstrated success in building strategic partnerships and delivering sustainable sales growth.
• Skilled in sales analytics, incentive design, and performance management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Deep understanding of e‑commerce export trends and digital technologies.
• Degree in business, marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience); relevant certifications are a plus.
• Willingness to travel domestically and occasionally internationally.

Extra Benefits

• Family‑friendly support – enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave.
• Discounts and offers – over 800 offers to help you save on groceries, days out, holidays and household bills.
• Supportive company sick pay.
• Your wellbeing – 24/7 access to services and tools to help you get the most out of life (physical mental health, financial and social support and advice).

Next Steps

Closing Date: 20th October 2025. Please note, this advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.
The next stage of the selection process will be a face‑to‑face interview consisting of competency‑based and role‑specific questions.

We value trust and our people. If your experience is different, but you have relevant skills we’d love to hear from you. Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. We encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners. We are proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter.