International Sales Executive (Based worldwide)

The Business Year FZ LLC.; Madrid; Remote; EUR 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Business Year seeks an International Sales Executive (Based worldwide) to drive partnerships and interviews across global markets. You will act as a Country Manager, building win-win relationships with advertisers and clients while operating from one of many covered countries.

You will travel up to 11 months a year, coordinating with head office to publish reports and participate in high-level events, with a strong emphasis on English communication and marketplace knowledge.

Qualifications

• University graduate with knowledge of international economics and business affairs.
• Fluent in English; second language (Spanish, French, Portuguese or Arabic) is a plus.
• Commercial acumen; sales background preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Arrange interviews with top business executives and public figures.
• Build and maintain commercial relations with advertisers and clients onWin-win basis.
• Attend business events and networking sessions.
• Collaborate with Head Office to produce publications and reports.
• Demonstrate excellent presentation and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

English fluency

Multilingual

Sales experience

Education

University degree

Job description

International Sales Executive (Based worldwide)

Unlock Your Sales Potential and Explore the World!

Are you a sales-oriented professional looking to make a competitive wage and generous commissions while travelling the world? If so, our International Sales Executive position may be for you!

About Us: The Business Year is a global media group that has been providing investors, businesses, and governments with firsthand insights into the world’s most dynamic markets for over a decade. We conduct hundreds of interviews a week with top decision makers in the Middle East, Latin America, Central and Southeast Asia, Africa, and Europe and our content is available in printed reports and across an array of digital platforms.

Your Role: Our International Sales Executives, acting as Country Managers, are based in one of the 30+ countries we cover and are tasked with forming commercial, win-win partnerships with clients.

Responsibilities:

• Arranging interviews with top business executives and other public figures
• Establishing and maintaining commercial relations with advertisers and other clients on a win-win basis
• Attending business events and other networking sessions
• Working as part of a small, in-country team and in coordination with Head Office to produce publications and reports
• University graduate with a sound knowledge of international, political, business, and economic affairs
• Perfect command of both written and spoken English. Fluency in a second language, preferably Spanish, French, Portuguese, or Arabic is a plus
• Commercial and business acumen. Prior experience in sales is preferred but not compulsory.
• Availability to be based in the field for up to 11 months of the year, spending 3-8 months in each country
• Relevant journalistic experience or training
• Outstanding personal presentation
• Excellent organizational, networking, and interpersonal skills to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Pro-active self-starter, functioning well within a team environment while being capable of working independently

Sales Business Development Advertising Sales Research Business Intelligence Media Communications Public Relations Networking