Business Development Manager

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

International Business Development Manager / International Sales Manager

Hybrid – Near Stoke‑on‑Trent £35,000–£65,000 + Commission + Benefits

A rapidly growing global consumer products manufacturer is seeking an experienced International Business Development Manager to drive export sales, international market growth, and new distributor acquisition. This role focuses on expanding global territories, winning high‑value commercial deals, and building strong international partner networks.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop and execute international sales and market entry strategies

* Build and convert a strong global new‑business pipeline

* Recruit, manage and grow distributor and reseller networks

* Lead proposals, bids and tenders for major international contracts

* Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and long‑term agreements

* Represent the business at international trade shows

* Report on pipeline performance and new business wins

Essential Experience

* Proven success in international business development

* Strong track record in export sales and global market expansion

* Experience managing international distributors/resellers

* Excellent negotiation and relationship‑building skills

* Target‑driven with strong commercial awareness

* Willing to travel internationally

Desirable

* Experience with OEM/ODM partnerships

* Strong cultural and commercial understanding across global markets

Attributes

Proactive, entrepreneurial, resilient, commercially focused, confident communicator, highly organised.

Locations

Commutable from Stoke‑on‑Trent, Newcastle‑under‑Lyme, Crewe, Nantwich, Stafford, Stone, Congleton, Alsager, Sandbach, Leek, Market Drayton, Winsford, Northwich, Uttoxeter, Macclesfield, Knutsford, Holmes Chapel, Middlewich.

Suitable Job Titles

International Sales Manager, Export Sales Manager, Global Business Development Manager, Distributor Sales Manager, Channel Sales Manager, OEM/ODM Sales Manager, International Account Manager