Export Manager Clean Rooms

Job Title: Export Manager – Clean-Room & Controlled-Environment SolutionsLocation: Flexible – ItalyReports to: Director of International SalesCompany OverviewOur client is a specialist manufacturer and integrator of high-performance wall, mobile partition and ceiling systems for controlled-environment applications (e.g., clean-rooms) used in pharmaceutical, hospital/clinical, micro-electronic, chemical and food sectors. We pride ourselves on technical innovation, high-quality production and delivering turnkey solutions to demanding end-users.Role SummaryThe Export Manager will lead and expand our international sales activities for our client's clean-room and controlled-environment product range, with a strong focus on the hospital/clinical sector and adjacent industries. The successful candidate will have direct experience selling clean-rooms, controlled-environment systems or similar architectural/mechanical solutions into hospitals or other regulated healthcare/clean-environment markets. You will drive revenue growth, establish new export markets, manage key international accounts and coordinate with internal teams (engineering, production, logistics) to ensure successful project-based sales.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute the export sales strategy for our clean-room/controlled-environment product portfolio, with emphasis on hospital/clinical markets, pharmaceutical, electronics, or similar sectors.Identify, qualify and secure new international business opportunities: agents/distributors, system integrators, hospital/healthcare procurement, design-build contractors, consultants.Maintain and grow relationships with key international accounts, ensuring excellent customer satisfaction and repeat business.Act as primary contact for export clients: lead presentations, proposals, pricing, negotiations, contract closure and after-sales support.Work closely with internal teams (engineering, design, production, logistics, quality) to ensure export projects are delivered on time, on budget and to specification.Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, regulatory requirements (especially in healthcare/clean-environment sectors) and feed back to senior management.Prepare accurate sales forecasts, pipeline reports, margin analyses and contribute to business planning.Represent the company at international trade fairs, conferences and client visits. Travel will be required Ensure export compliance (incoterms, shipping documentation, customs, certifications) in cooperation with logistics and export teams.Key RequirementsProven experience (minimum 5 years) in export sales (or international business development) of clean-rooms or controlled‐environment systems, or similarly complex building/industry systems sold into hospitals or regulated markets (pharma, healthcare, electronics).Strong track record of achieving sales targets and opening new export markets.Technical aptitude: ability to understand and articulate architectural/engineering solutions, controlled-environment requirements (e.g., air cleanliness, partition systems, modular walls) and translate into client proposals.Excellent communication and negotiation skills; fluency in English (additional languages such as German, French, Spanish or Italian strongly desirable).Willingness and ability to travel internationally.Self-motivated, results-driven, strategic mindset with strong organisational and project-management abilities.Ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams to deliver complex solutions.Understanding of the hospital/clinical market and its procurement processes is a strong plus.What We OfferA key leadership role in a technically advanced manufacturing company with strong growth potential in export markets.Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus tied to export sales achievements.Opportunity to shape and grow our international presence and influence product strategy.Supportive team environment, access to trade shows, training and the chance to work with advanced architectures and global clients.Travel to international markets and exposure to cutting-edge controlled-environment projects.