Senior Account Executive, International Sales
Belleville Boot Company
Belleville, IL USA
Position Summary:
The Senior Account Executive will work to increase the company’s international distribution network by identifying, establishing, and servicing military, defense, and law enforcement customers around the world. Candidates are required to have an exceptional understanding of international markets that will aid in the meeting or exceeding of monthly sales goals while increasing customer satisfaction. Only those with prior international sales, footwear and/or military sales experience will be considered. Relocation to Belleville preferred but not necessary.
Position Responsibilities:
• Identify and develop business relationships with existing and prospective military, defense and law enforcement distributors around the world
• Travel to key accounts and international trade shows to represent our brands to the target audience
• Analyze international market trends, gather customer and competitor intelligence, and create new solutions in response to market needs and opportunities
• Develop expertise with Belleville products and carry out direct sales activities in order to meet company defined goals
• Research and prospect new business and retail customers via phone and email
• Reports to the Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Qualifications:
• 5-7 years of previous international experience with focus on either footwear or military/tactical sales
• Bachelor’s Degree; business related field preferred
• Motivated and competitive “self-starter” who possesses both enthusiasm and persistence
• Ability to quickly develop strong interpersonal relationships with international customers
• Ability to manage time effectively, meet personal goals and work effectively with other members of the organization
• Must possess strong strategic and analytical skills required to analyze customer needs & requirements to provide creative and effective solutions
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills a must
• Proficiency utilizing Internet research
Email boots@bellevilleboot.com
