A Business Development Specialist identifies new business opportunities and clients for a company, identifies new products, services and lines of business, and develops marketing and sales strategies to help grow a company's business. Collects and manages data on sales and business processes, does market research, and stays informed of industry trends and dynamics. Builds customer relationships and partnerships. Reports to a Business Development Manager or Director.
Are you curious about the world, interested in business, and eager to learn? The International Business Development Associate (IBDA) role is an entry-level position designed to develop future International Business Development Managers through hands-on experience, mentorship, and progressive responsibility. As an IBDA, you'll work directly with our international team and distributors around the world while learning how a global consumer products business grows brands, enters new markets, and builds customer relationships.
Responsibilities:
Learn the fundamentals of international sales, distribution, logistics, market development, and how
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conducts business around the world. Support assigned markets in close partnership with International Business Development Managers (IBDMs) with the opportunity to develop expertise in specific regions. Assist with quarterly business reviews, distributor communications, account planning activities, and market-specific projects. Support distributor search and market development efforts, including identifying and evaluating potential partners in assigned markets. Monitor industry trends, economic conditions, and market developments impacting international business, and report relevant insights to the team. Manage inbound international business inquiries, including qualification, routing, and maintenance of requests. Learn and master internal business intelligence tools to analyze sales performance, customer trends, product launches, and department-wide sales results. Review and manage international distributor marketing approval requests in accordance with brand guidelines. Conduct quarterly reviews of distributor social media and digital marketing activities to ensure brand consistency and identify opportunities for improvement. Lead special projects involving market research, business intelligence, distributor strategy, and international growth initiatives.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or one year B2B sales experience required. Fluency in English Required. Willingness to travel internationally <10% Plus one or more of the following: Fluency in a foreign language Study abroad program Relevant coursework or projects related to international business, economics, or global affairs.
Salary:
$56,740 - $59,740 Benefits include immediate eligibility in 401K Savings Plan & Match, Medical & Dental/Vision Insurance, weekly Dependent Care Reimbursement, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, on-site Café & Fitness Center and free family fitness memberships. For more information, or to apply visit jobs.littletrees.com Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
