Leading recruitment agency Pet Trade Solutions is reporting that UK manufacturers are continuing to make inroads into the EU pet market...

Owner Lynda Ward says that, despite the difficult financial climate, the UK pet industry is still enjoying a buoyant export situation.

“The call for export sales managers has not abated at all,” says Lynda. “The only difference between now and five years ago is that employers are more flexible about location. Whereas in the past employers specified an EU home-base, with easier transport links managers need not relocate to mainland Europe.”

So why are so many manufacturers enjoying success overseas? 

“It has to be down to innovative products, quality and reliability of supply," adds Lynda. 

"But of course the final ingredient is the sales drive – no matter how good the product is it won’t move without being driven and the export sales manager is key in building strong relationships and making those sales.”