We are currently recruiting for a International Business Development Manager for a prestigious client based in Huddersfield, HD8.

This is a full time permanent role.

Job Description

- Take ownership of proactive account management and business development of specific territories/overseas distributors – primarily around (but not limited to) ME & Asia

- Carry out regular overseas market visits with a focus on driving business development through engagement with key stakeholders in the markets

- Regular communication with customer base in the regions

- Carry out a formal review of distributors and their assigned territories to ascertain where barriers lie and what tactics are to be deployed to enable growth in the markets

- Map out, develop and grow partnerships with key oncology providers (private and government sector) in assigned markets

- Build an understanding of and relationships with relevant oncology societies/associations (e.g. medical oncology, oncology nursing, supportive care, psychooncology), patient advocacy organisations, cancer educative platforms for inclusion of and dissemination of information on scalp cooling wherever appropriate and generating opportunities for business development

- Identify, regularly network and develop strong relationships with KOLs in key markets

- International market researching

- Act as an advocate for the client

- Presentations to clinical staff and key opinion leaders

- Ability to commission and provide training in the use of company products and services

- Identify and attend relevant overseas exhibitions, conferences and events

- Close liaison with the Marketing Team (particularly International Marketing Manager) on development and deployment of suitable marketing strategies for key regions

Job Purpose

To drive new business development in key overseas markets with a view to ensuring continued sales growth

To identify and develop/nurture relationships with key stakeholders in the oncology sector across strategic international markets

To support Head of Int. Sales, Regional Managers and Partner Network in the development and deployment of suitable sales strategies for their respective markets

To act as a ambassador

To deliver appropriate instruction and training in the use of company products and services

Required Experience/Qualifications:

- Previous experience (min. 3-4 years) in a business development environment (ideally international and/or medical sales)

- We will consider candidates who may not have relevant medical/international experience but must possess the confidence, charisma and ability to thrive in an international business environment. Passion to achieve results and drive growth in international markets are key.

- Foreign language skills desirable

- Competent in MS Office (Email, Word, PPT, Excel)/ CRMs

- Presentation Skills

- Experience of relationship building and management of external/partner relationships.

The capacity to carry out frequent international market visits is a must.

Person Specification

Strong customer service & excellent sales skills

Results driven and committed to developing new relationships and growing existing partnerships

Passion for making a difference for cancer patients

Energetic & a people’s person

Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills

Confident, resilient and emotionally intelligent

Comfortable to present to clinical audiences and KOLS

Collaborative, a team player with a can-do attitude

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Highly adaptable with ability to work with international audiences

Self-motivator

An empathetic understanding of cancer treatment is a prerequisite

Accountable for their own work with excellent reporting skills

Expert in relationship building

Hours: Monday to Friday 0830-1700

Salary: £40,000PA