International Business Development Manager

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International Business Development Manager

Location: Kingswinford with overseas travel
Salary: £50,000–£60,000 + Bonus + Car/Allowance + excellent benefits
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours a week, working 8am to 4pm Monday - Friday

Join a leading manufacturer and help keep our production running smoothly!

Join one of the world’s top five designers and suppliers of high‑quality plumbing fittings and valves.
Established in 1909, this is a global brand with more than a century of engineering heritage — now looking for a driven International Business Development Manager to accelerate commercial growth across key international markets.

This role would be a great fit for an experienced international sales professional working in roles such as International Business Development Manager, Export Sales Manager, Territory Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager, International Account Manager, Channel Sales Manager, Distributor Sales Manager, or Global Sales Manager—particularly those used to managing distributors and building markets overseas.

Company Benefits:

Annual bonus (paid April/May)
Company car or car allowance
Company credit card + travel insurance
25 days holiday + bank holidays
5% pension contribution
Life assurance
Social company culture and regular events
Clear progression to senior leadership

The Role:

This is a senior commercial role with a defined five‑year progression plan to Business Unit Director, offering genuine long‑term career development for someone ambitious and customer‑focused.

This role offers true global exposure, with international travel accounting for 30–40% of your time across Australia/New Zealand, Asia, the Middle East, and South Africa. Trips are long‑haul and typically last 1–2 weeks. There are no UK clients, and when not travelling, you’ll be based in the Kingswinford office to gain essential commercial visibility as part of a clear five‑year progression plan toward Business Unit Director. You’ll have full autonomy to manage your diary, plan your own travel, and shape your market strategy across each region.

Key responsibilities:

Grow International Sales

Deliver year-on-year revenue and margin growth
Build regional business plans aligned with group strategy
Win large project-based contracts and grow high-value pipelines
Distributor Management

Manage and expand established distributor relationships in Australia/New Zealand
Drive joint business planning and performance improvement
Provide product, technical and commercial training
Open new markets and appoint distributors across Asia, Middle East & South Africa
Market & Brand Development

Increase brand presence through exhibitions, trade bodies, and key industry events
Analyse competitor activity and market trends
Provide insight into new product development opportunities
Internal Collaboration

Work closely with sales, supply chain and technical teams
Ensure compliance with group commercial policies
Maintain accurate CRM activity, travel logs, and forecasts

About You

Strong International Business Development experience
Experience selling through distributors, not end users
Proven success winning large-scale projects or contract-based sales
Experience managing and growing overseas distributor networks
Understanding of wholesale routes to market/specification selling
Willingness to travel internationally (30–40%)
Commercially driven, ambitious, and highly self‑motivated
Confident communicator and relationship builder
Competent with CRM and business IT systems

Interested?

If you're a driven international sales professional who thrives in a strategic, high‑autonomy role — this is your opportunity to step into a position with genuine progression to Business Unit Director.

Apply today!

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Location:
Kingswinford
Salary:
£50,000 - £60,000 /annum Company Car
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Sales

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