Current Vacancies
Head of Overseas Business Development
Job Description
Reporting to: Managing Director
Overview of the role:
- To take responsibility for the overall annual sales target, per the current Business Plan. To act as a full member of the Hill management group.
- To liaise as necessary with all other departments e.g. Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Production and Finance and Product/Customer support
- To ensure that the sales operations at Hill operate in full alignment of the policies and strategies of the Board
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Sales. To identify and then implement a clear strategy to increase sales of Hill products in all major developed economies.
- Dealer development. Outside the UK, the products are sold by dealers, who are appointed to sell into their designated territories. The HoOBD is responsible for the identification of suitable dealer candidates, for recommending the appointment of dealers and (upon Board approval), all future liaison with and management of these dealers. The candidate must therefore be able to show a successful record of managing product sales through a dealer/distributor network.
- Strategy. This person will be responsible for creating and (upon Board approval) implementing a robust sales and marketing strategy, designed to meet overall Hill Engineering strategic business development and growth plans.
- Market knowledge. The market for the core products has changed considerably in recent times. This has been driven by growth in demand from core customers and by developments amongst the major users groups, especially the OEMs. It is essential that these developments are monitored and understood and as necessary, that the Board is informed and recommendations are made if initiatives such as new product development or new distribution models are needed to support overall objectives.
Core competencies and experiences:
- Personal organisation. Can handle arrangements for extensive overseas travel, in line with relevant company policies
- Understands the demands of contemporary successful dealership and can develop and maintain systems and procedures to manage these important relationships
- Flexibility. Can undertake multiple overseas trips, sometimes of several consecutive weeks and occasionally at short notice
- Is comfortable with the unique demands that arise from long periods of lone working, both at home and overseas.
- People. Lead, guide and mentor direct reports and work collaboratively with all other departments. Develop direct team members and others and ensure they can make the maximum contribution to the company’s success.
- Passion. Show high levels of commitment to both the role and the company’s plans, aims and objectives. Support and contribute to the ongoing development of these
- Personal qualities. Always show honesty and integrity. Lead by example. Inspire other to perform to their full extent of their ability.
- Communication. Practice clear, concise and effective communication, both within the sales department and more widely within the business
Sales Support Administrator
Job Description:
Date posted: 22 September 2025
Pay: From £24,000.00 per year
Reports To: Financial Controller
Overview of the Role:
Working closely with external Sales team ensure customer requirements are accurately identified, communicated and processed to meet/exceed customer expectations.
This is a temporary role for 12 months with the possibility of extension.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Respond promptly to customer enquiries.
- Qualify customer requirement with Sales Manager/Customer and liaise with
- Engineering where necessary to confirm.
- Provide support function to Sales Managers in terms of specific customer requirements, product knowledge and ad hoc administration duties.
- Enter sales orders onto the order system in an accurate and timely manner
- Update daily despatch schedule
- Ensure all despatch paperwork is prepared on a timely basis and made available for despatch operatives.
- Despatch and invoice goods and forward invoice to customer
- Facilitate customer payment for non-credit customers: pro-forma invoice, bacs or credit card receipt.
- Source quotes for transportation and deliveries, co-ordinate and book as required.
- Compile manuals, manufacturing certificates and serial plates ready for despatch and update records.
- Identify, communicate and implement opportunities for continuous improvement and measure their effectiveness.
- Assist with any queries from other Departments.
- Any other duties, within reason and capability, as determined by the Managing Director.
- Full training will be provided however applicants must have over 2 years of relevant sales support experience and be able to demonstrate their ability on MS applications and computerised sales order processing application software.
Experience:
- Sales support: 2 years (preferred)
- Minimal 2 years customer service experience
Vacancy Information
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Location: Newry and Mourne (preferred)
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Career Opportunities
Hill Engineering is a global supplier of excavator attachments. To complement our vision of becoming ‘the recognised world leader in excavator attachment solutions’ we are keen to work with individuals who seek creativity and life long career opportunities.
“Our people are what make Hill Engineering the award-winning company it is today. Further your career and development by helping us reshape the future of attachment safety.”
Ian Hill, Managing Director, Hill Engineering