International Sales Manager - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Elate Staffing Solutions Ltd

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    Permanent, Full time
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    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

    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 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