International Sales Manager

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/or equivalent experience

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

• Results-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

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