Job reference 331387

Head of Export Sales – London (Hybrid). Competitive salary plus £5,500 car allowance or £5,000 cash equivalent. 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 required.

About the role

Key responsibilities include:

• 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 – more than 800 offers to help you save on groceries, days out, holidays and household bills. Supportive and generous sick pay. Your wellbeing – 24/7 access to services and tools to help you get the most out of life.

Next Steps – Closing Date: 20th October 2025. The advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.

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