International Sales & Business Development Manager

Imaging Brands, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision with company

Life insurance

401K match

Hybrid Work Option

Paid time off and sick leave

Job summary

Imaging Brands, an Arizona-based developer and manufacturer of photography and video accessories, seeks an International Sales & Business Development Manager to strengthen the distributor network and expand into new markets. The role combines sales, account management, strategic planning, and cross-functional coordination, with travel required.

You will lead international sales initiatives, build trusted relationships with distributors and dealers, and craft regional plans to grow retail and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of B2B sales, account management, or business development experience.
• Experience in consumer products, specialty retail, ecommerce, photography, or video preferred.
• Strong commercial judgment and ability to move between strategy and execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship-building.
• Willingness to travel and work with international partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute international sales strategies that support growth.
• Build strong relationships with distributors, dealers, retailers, and ecommerce partners.
• Create regional business plans to expand sales of Imaging Brands products.
• Grow existing accounts by exploring new products, channels, and customers.
• Identify and establish relationships with new distributors and partners in underserved markets.
• Provide regular sales forecasts and market insights to senior management.

Skills

B2B sales

Account management

Business development

CRM

Cross-cultural comms

Negotiation

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM

ERP

Inventory systems

Job description

Imaging Brands is an Arizona-based developer and manufacturer of innovative accessories for the global professional photography and video markets. As a small, established, and dynamic company, we move quickly, value practical ideas, and give talented people the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

We are seeking an experienced International Sales & Business Development Manager to strengthen our existing distributor network, expand our presence in key markets, andidentifynew opportunities for profitable growth.

This is an ideal role for a resourceful sales professional who enjoys building lasting business relationships, developing markets, and taking ownership of results. You will work closely with company leadership and have the autonomy to shape international sales strategy whileremainingdirectly involved in execution.

The Opportunity

The International Sales & Business Development Manager will manage and grow a portfolio of international distributors, dealers, and strategic accounts. You will partner with existing customers to improve performance,identifygaps in market coverage, and develop new relationships that expand the reach of Imaging Brands products.

This is a hands-on position combiningsalesaccount management, strategic planning, business development, sales training, and cross-functional coordination. Most customer engagement takes place by phone and videoconference, with approximately 10% international and domestic travel.

Success in this position will be measured primarily by profitable sales growth, distributor performance,new-marketdevelopment, and the strength of our international business relationships.

WhatYou’llDo

• Develop and execute international sales strategies that support profitable, sustainable growth.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with distributors, sub-dealers, retailers, ecommerce partners, and other strategic accounts.
• Work with distributors to create regional business plans that expand retail and ecommerce sales of Imaging Brands products.
• Grow existing accounts byidentifyingnew products, channels, customers, and market opportunities.
• Prospect for andestablishrelationships with new distributors, dealers, and strategic partners in underserved markets.
• Evaluate account and regional performance,identifygaps in market coverage or execution, and develop practical plans to address them.
• Establish short- and long-term sales goals with distribution partners andmaintainaccountability for agreed-upon actions and results.
• Prepare and deliver persuasive sales proposals, product presentations, and training programs for current and prospective customers.
• Negotiate and manage distributor agreements, pricing structures, sales programs, and related commercial terms.
• Coordinatewith distributorsto ensure programs are executed effectively and on time.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop sales tools, localized content, training materials, and other resources needed in international markets.
• Maintainaccuraterecords of customer activity, pricing, contracts, forecasts, and sales performance.
• Provide regular sales forecasts, performance reports, market insights, and recommendations to senior management.
• Monitor expenses and manage international sales activities within established budgets.
• Stay informed about competitive activity, regional market conditions, retail and ecommerce trends, and customer needs.
• Ateam player with at least three years of successful B2B sales, account management, or business development experience. Experience in consumer products, specialty retail, ecommerce, photography, or video is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing and growing distributor, dealer, retail, or strategic-account relationships.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial approach and the ability to move comfortably between strategy and hands-on execution.
• Strong commercial judgment, including the ability to evaluate opportunities, prioritize resources, negotiate effectively, and focus on profitable growth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Confidence conducting business by phone and videoconference with customers across different countries, cultures, and time zones.
• Familiarity with international sales practices, distribution models, retail and ecommerce channels, and the cultural and commercial considerations involved in global business.
• The ability to create structure, manage multiple priorities, and follow through consistently in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience with CRM, ERP, orinventory-managementsystems.
• Strong general computer and technical skills, with the ability to learn new products and systems quickly.
• A bachelor’s degree oran equivalentcombination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Fluency in anadditionallanguage is helpful but notrequired.

Why Join Imaging Brands?

At Imaging Brands, your work will bevisibleand your ideas will matter. You will have direct access to decision-makers, the flexibility to act on promising opportunities, and the ability to influence how we grow internationally.

This role offers the variety and ownership thatcomewith working for a smaller company: building strategy, developing relationships, solving problems, and seeing the direct results of your efforts. If you are an experienced sales professional who enjoys creating opportunities—notsimplymaintainingaccounts,we would like to hear from you.

• Competitive salary and career growth opportunities, based on experience
• Competitive benefits include Health, Dental and Vision with company contribution
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
• Generous 401K Match Program
• Hybrid Work Option
• Paid time off and sick leave
• PTO increases with tenure, as well asadditionalcompany days off