International Sales Manager

Description:

International Sales Manager

The International Sales Manager is responsible for leading and delivery of international market sales strategy to achieve multi million pound budget targets.

Key Roles and Responsibilities include:

As a key member of our team you will:

Have a seasoned track record of proven international sales background and achieving / exceeding sales targets

Be the lead contact for all matters relating to existing and new accounts and be responsible for day to day account management within defined territories

Hold a deep understanding of diverse market dynamics, customer preferences, and cultural nuances to tailor approaches that resonate with each unique market

Manage and develop successful relationships with distributors and introduce new channels of sales

Research and data analyse territories, to interpret business risks, challenges and opportunities

Be a working influencer for agent distributor performance levels.

Be confident in preparing business plans and reports to formulate sales strategies and present these to the SMT

Be a working influencer for agent distributor levels

Work collaboratively with internal departments, to develop excellent levels of customer service, provision of products and services

Be comfortable working with and manipulating IT packages and CRM systems

Person Specification

The information provided below is the criteria by which a candidate will be assessed against to measure the suitability for the role.

Qualifications/Registration

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field or equivalent/

Experience

Extensive proven experience in Sales

Experience setting high level business goals/targets

Significant business development & account management experience

Experience managing complex supply chains

Used to frequent international travel

Education/Training

International Sales Specialist certifications

Higher education certification or equivalent

Knowledge & Skills

or equivalent experienceResults-orientated with strong global market analytical skills

Cross cultural communication

Strong interpersonal skills

Fluent in English in both written & verbal skills

Understanding of international currencies for pricing

Demonstrable abilities for profitable growth

Calm under challenging circumstances

Able to balance conflicting demands & priorities

Excellent customer service/relationship management

Behaviours/competencies

Negotiator

Influencer

Listener

Collaborator

Flexible

Problem solver

Assertive

Autonomous

Other requirements

Must be/able to be a very regular international traveller

Attend trade & other conferences & training as required in the uk & abroad

Working hours for this role - 37.5 per week, some flexibility is needed due to International Travel/Trade Exhibitions

This is a Home based/Field role, attending the office 1 x per week