Published: Oct 08, 2025 - The International Sales Director focuses on leading global sponsorship sales and executing international sales strategies across multiple markets and regions. This role manages revenue growth through strategic partnerships, co-sales opportunities, and collaboration with regional and legal teams to ensure smooth contract execution. The director also monitors global market trends, enhances brand value, and provides strategic leadership to achieve annual sponsorship and business goals.

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1. International Sales Director, GreenWave Biotech, Madison, WI
Job Summary:
- Oversee all Major/National accounts and Distributors internationally
- Develop a sales strategy that drives enhanced revenue generation and implement internationally
- Coach, lead and develop a sales team of 10+ to maximise potential with retail partners, develop strong JBP’s and focus on driving the focus customers in each market, whilst ensuring all metrics and targets are achieved
- Serve as a key contributor towards the delivery of global P&L ambitions by leading customer investment strategy internationally
- Identify new markets and channels to maximise commercial opportunities
- Manage the largest customers directly and negotiate terms
- Liaise with the team and head office to support the monthly S&OP meeting, overseeing the top-line forecasting requirements for the channel
- Partner with the Head of eCommerce to maximise presence and execution in omnichannel retailers
- Collaborate with Heads of Sales for key markets on country plans and customer JBP’s, to double the business in focus territories
- Review and rejuvenate the current RTM model by market
- Coordinate with the Specialty Sales Lead to align on country strategies and top-line tactical plans
- Develop and implement Trade Marketing initiatives to build brand awareness across markets
- Partner with Marketing to support programmes
- Lead by example and inspire the team and organization through passion for brand and mission
- Act as a change agent to drive a culture of continuous improvement and curiosity
Skills on Resume:
- Sales Strategy (Hard Skills)
- Team Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Market Expansion (Hard Skills)
- Negotiation (Soft Skills)
- Forecast Management (Hard Skills)
- Trade Marketing (Hard Skills)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Change Management (Soft Skills)
2. International Sales Director, ClearView Materials, Eugene, OR
Job Summary:
- Effectively plan and execute corporate programming focusing on retail results
- Understanding of the specific nature of the retail environment and knowing how to impact sales from a corporate standpoint
- Build strong retailer relationships to ensure proper communication and collaborative negotiations
- Provide efficient feedback regarding the effectiveness of Mario Badescu strategies within a retailer, as well as retailer-specific events, selling tools, and products
- Ensures that account inventory is managed to support retail growth
- Manages retailer orders to ensure optimal ordering parameters
- Ensures the right level of WOS in the assortment
- Communicates all stock concerns to appropriate personnel to ensure appropriate stock levels for all doors nationwide
- Process orders efficiently and effectively
- Implement Business Reviews with MB owners each quarter on upcoming events, strategic opportunities within the accounts
- Follow up with the retailer corporate team to ensure merchandise shelf updates, etc., are completed
- Formulate an action plan to develop and adjust strategies for growth and to increase Mario Badescu's rank
- Ongoing evaluation and up-to-date on store trends and rankings in each location
Skills on Resume:
- Retail Strategy (Hard Skills)
- Account Management (Soft Skills)
- Relationship Building (Soft Skills)
- Inventory Control (Hard Skills)
- Order Processing (Hard Skills)
- Business Review (Hard Skills)
- Strategic Planning (Hard Skills)
- Trend Analysis (Hard Skills)
3. International Sales Director, NovaHealth Devices, Albany, NY
Job Summary:
- Manage the planning and execution of territories
- Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress while reporting and escalating said project plans to management
- Working cross-functionally alongside other related departments for every applicable project
- Develop the long-term growth strategy of the Balta home business unit on a worldwide basis
- Follow the market closely and have flair for winning ranges, design and recognize new trends
- Translate these into the product development department, marketing roadmap, and operations planning
- Spot market opportunities and search for new (route to) markets or ways to organize sales
- Lead and motivate a team of regional sales directors, agents, and distributors
- Work in close collaboration with Supply Chain and Operations to guarantee optimal service and inventory levels
Skills on Resume:
- Territory Management (Hard Skills)
- Project Planning (Hard Skills)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Growth Strategy (Hard Skills)
- Market Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Product Development (Hard Skills)
- Team Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Operations Coordination (Soft Skills)
4. International Sales Director, PureTech Analytics, Boulder, CO
Job Summary:
- Manage the sales team including the Account Manager, the retail coordinators (reporting to the Account Manager) and the work placement
- Guide the sales team on the big picture strategic goals for Good American
- Manage the department store accounts (with the support of the Account Manager and retail coordinators), including market appointments, core assortment buys and replenishment, budget conversations and planning, new product/category launches and floor placement
- Manage the annual revenue plan and monthly forecast, with a clear understanding of core and immediate outstanding business
- Partner with the team to develop a target and maintain a target door list and growth plan with checkpoints for achievement
- Manage INTL inventory plan and OP Plan
- Informing the team of the basic elements to keep them informed
- Responsible for partnering with the team to provide style projections for each collection within the deadlines communicated
- Review selling, target opportunities, and drive reorder
- Manage and implement in-season opportunities, including injections, re-cuts, margin builder packages and core addition/substitution
- Guide and partner with the Account Manager in the seasonal markets 4 times per year
- Coordinate showrooms details (with some collaboration/ops support)
- Partner with the Senior AE’s in the Domestic business to stay informed regarding domestic selling, momentum, opportunities and challenges, to better support the same internationally
- Support Ops and Finance with account communication and follow-up
- Support/Participate in Order Bulking Process-understanding and communicating deadlines to the team and coordinating with Logistics Head
- Maintain current knowledge of the market and competition, from product understanding to pricing norms to staffing
- Report on season-end financials/partner profitability
Skills on Resume:
- Team Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Strategic Planning (Hard Skills)
- Account Management (Soft Skills)
- Revenue Forecasting (Hard Skills)
- Inventory Planning (Hard Skills)
- Market Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Cross-Department Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Financial Reporting (Hard Skills)
5. International Sales Director, TerraCycle Systems, Durham, NC
Job Summary:
- Create, identify, and execute new growth opportunities through creative partnership deals to drive client solutions and new revenue streams
- Develop sales strategy and execute plans to generate revenue within the Asia-Pacific region
- Build a weekly revenue pipeline development through qualified meetings in the field with key prospects and stakeholders
- Meet and exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets
- Help further enhance the go-to-market strategy and share crucial feedback from the field
- Collaborate closely with Customer Success, Data Science, Ad Ops, Engineering, Legal, and Marketing teams to provide an exceptional end product to clients
- Drive new business sales
- Engage with C-Suite executives and stakeholders
- Build relationships with new customers and pinpoint new revenue opportunities, working closely with the professional services team
- Drive complex sales cycles across international markets
- Build partnership proposals and assist with RFP responses to potential clients
Skills on Resume:
- Business Development (Hard Skills)
- Sales Strategy (Hard Skills)
- Revenue Generation (Hard Skills)
- Stakeholder Engagement (Soft Skills)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Client Relations (Soft Skills)
- Negotiation (Soft Skills)
- Market Expansion (Hard Skills)
6. International Sales Director, AquaSmart Solutions, Boise, ID
Job Summary:
- Lead the direct sales team to explore the sales opportunities, develop customer relationships and generate revenue for the assigned area
- Drive and motivate the direct sales team to accomplish the sales target and the company strategy
- Responsible for all the product lines of the company
- Responsible for growing business relationships with strategic customers and partners
- Managing the whole sales cycle, including lead qualification, trial procedure, commercial discussion, contract, etc.
- Owning and exceeding weekly or monthly sales targets for the region
- Development and execution of sales strategies and operational plans to expand the customer base
- Developing key growth tactics and action plans to escalate the sales growth
- Manage, monitor, recruit and lead a sales team of 70+ sales managers and Team leaders
- Meet customer acquisition and revenue growth objectives
Skills on Resume:
- Sales Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Team Motivation (Soft Skills)
- Customer Relationship (Soft Skills)
- Sales Strategy (Hard Skills)
- Business Expansion (Hard Skills)
- Contract Management (Hard Skills)
- Performance Monitoring (Hard Skills)
- Recruitment Management (Soft Skills)
7. International Sales Director, EcoFiber Products, Akron, OH
Job Summary:
- Selling the total European video portfolio of RTL AdConnect to clients and agencies as a key and primary priority
- Selling the digital video inventory portfolio of RTL AdConnect to clients and agencies as a secondary priority
- Developing a portfolio of Advertisers to grow revenues for both TV and Digital media
- Sourcing and converting new advertisers to become key new repeat clients
- Presenting digital and TV portfolio to clients and agencies
- Responsible for cross media-sales
- Analysis of clients’ media and communication strategies, consultancy
- Evangelize digital knowledge and position externally on the market and internally (classical TV sales team)
- Preparing a presentation alongside the Marketing team
- Preparing quotes, reporting and control of orders
- Interact with local TV and digital partners
- Generating new creative sales ideas for the Solutions Team
- Attend key industry events to represent RTL AdConnect and develop knowledge
Skills on Resume:
- Media Sales (Hard Skills)
- Client Acquisition (Soft Skills)
- Portfolio Development (Hard Skills)
- Cross-Media Strategy (Hard Skills)
- Consultative Selling (Soft Skills)
- Digital Marketing (Hard Skills)
- Presentation (Soft Skills)
- Market Networking (Soft Skills)
8. International Sales Director, SolarNext Technologies, Tucson, AZ
Job Summary:
- Lead international sponsorship sales, including local sales Agencies, in collaboration with local market leaders and the Partnership Marketing team
- Establish and execute a global sales strategy, including prioritization of markets, definition of packages, and a global sales operating model
- Work closely with regional media distribution partners on co-sale opportunities to drive revenue for WWE and partners
- Plan and operate a business in markets with broad cultural and socio-economic differences, varying market maturity, and quickly changing consumer behavior
- Provide leadership across regions to develop and deliver on annual sponsorship revenue targets and tactical execution plans
- Report on progress and plans through regular updates to senior management
- Define and adhere to best practices for partnership delivery, in collaboration with local-market WWE teams and the Partnership Marketing team
- Work with Legal and Business Affairs and regional sponsorship teams to provide a framework for negotiations and closely monitor deals from initial agreement through contract execution
- Monitor the media marketplace to stay current with International market trends and proactively drive tactics to maximize brand value for the benefit of the entire company in a market
Skills on Resume:
- Sales Strategy (Hard Skills)
- Sponsorship Management (Hard Skills)
- Partnership Development (Soft Skills)
- Revenue Growth (Hard Skills)
- Cross-Cultural Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Market Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Negotiation (Soft Skills)
- Brand Management (Hard Skills)
9. International Sales Director, BioSense Devices, Richmond, VA
Job Summary:
- Lead on strategic planning for the B2G business development growth
- Manage key customer relationships
- Build a strong pipeline for B2G contracts
- Monitor customer, market and competitor activity
- Provide key market and sales insights to global product teams
- Lead and assist with complex sales presentations, proposals and negotiations
- Create and execute a proposition strategy for the FMCG market
- Create and execute a sales plan with the use of a network to achieve the set sales target
- Acquire new customers in the FMCG market and expand them internationally
- Create an up-to-date sales forecast for a specific industry and sales target
- Collaborate cross-functionally with colleagues to optimize the sales cycle and customer satisfaction
- Proactively using the network to gain market information and translate this into commercial purposes
- Actively following digital trends and developments in the market and translating them into day-to-day activities
Skills on Resume:
- Business Development (Hard Skills)
- Customer Relationship (Soft Skills)
- Pipeline Management (Hard Skills)
- Market Monitoring (Hard Skills)
- Sales Strategy (Hard Skills)
- Negotiation (Soft Skills)
- Forecast Management (Hard Skills)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)