International Sales Director directs and oversees and organization's international sales policies, objectives, and initiatives. Must stay current with international variances in cultural and legal issues as pertaining to sales. Being an International Sales Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The International Sales Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be an International Sales Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
MANAGER INTERNATIONAL SALES AND LOGISTICS
Frank Calandra Inc. seeks a Manager International Sales and Logistics in its Oak Hill, West Virginia, location responsible for managing the supply flow and sale of our drilling consumables and tungsten carbide products. Specific duties include: (i) managing the company’s relationship with vendors/suppliers of our products located primarily in China; (ii) handling all international importing and exporting activities related to our products; (iii) communicating with our international supply partners in China and other international markets to secure and organize supply chain logistics; (iv) identifying new sources of supply for the company's raw material needs, primarily within the Chinese supply market; (v) managing the sale of our products to customers primarily in the US market; (vi) directing the activities of a U.S.-based sales team; (vii) identifying new markets/sales opportunities within the mining industry in the U.S.; and (viii) meeting with existing and prospective customers regarding product needs and identifying appropriate sales solutions.
Must have a bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in International Business, Business Management, Economics, or a directly related field, plus two (2) years of international sales and business development experience, including two (2) years of experience (can be concurrent) with: (i) quality assurance methods; and (ii) international logistics processes and procedures.
Must know (through academic background, training, or experience): (i) Chinese geography, travel methods and business norms; and (ii) how to identify and capitalize on business opportunities and navigate cultural differences with Chinese customers.
Must be fluent in Mandarin Chinese.
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