This position will be responsible for the management of the company’s current international distribution channel, as well as, expansion of international distributors and markets. We are seeking a highly professional, experienced, and adaptable sales and business development professional that has a track record of success in a variety of international markets. The successful candidate will have demonstrated strong leadership, can establish an international business plan and is interested in taking a lead role in accelerating the growth of a global organization.

Responsibilities:

·         Develops and ensures the successful execution of strategic sales and marketing plans to build profitability and grow market share, including new product launch timeing, pricing and positioning in international markets

·         Develop and implement a clearly defined international Business Plan

·         Identify business development prospects and new market opportunities, in addition, create plans to expand our business into those areas, execute and measure progress

·         Be a professional representative of our organization and exhibit leadership qualities

·         Forecast and meet international sales targets

·         Support existing distributors with development and execution of their own annual strategic plans with the objective of achieving and exceeding desired sales targets for the company in each specific market

·         Be proactive in recommendations towards specific action plans for increased sales performance within each existing distributor market

·         Coordinate training and education for distributor personnel

·         Confer with corporate counsel with regard to international distributor negotiations and agreements

·         Work with labs, distributors, regulatory and government agencies to get the company’s  products registered in other countries

Qualifications:

• 10+ years sales experience with proven success in global distribution of professional beauty products

·         Outstanding communication, speaking and presentation skills

·         Experience with building strategic relationships with all levels within an organization, including the top executives

·         Strong prioritization skills and the ability to work independently are critical

·         Experience in strategic alliances to specifically enhance the contract negotiation

·         Experience in the international market and channel development

·         BA/BS required, MBA a plus

·         Travel required