International Business Development Specialist

The International Business Development Specialist is responsible for assisting the Executive Director of International Product Development in developing and executing product-oriented plans that fit the company's selling tactics, distribution channels, strategy, and financial goals; directly responsible for managing tactical execution details on assigned product categories or product introductions. This position ensures the timely execution of product-specific plans and effective communication of critical information. This position will supply market, product, financial, and end-user data analysis to drive business decisions. The International Business Development Specialist will be a liaison between product management, engineering, manufacturing, industrial design, marketing, compliance, finance, and other stakeholders involved in the product development process.

• The International Business Development Specialist is responsible for assisting the Executive Director of International Product Development in developing and executing product-oriented plans that fit the company's selling tactics, distribution channels, strategy, and financial goals; directly responsible for managing tactical execution details on assigned product categories or product introductions
• This position ensures the timely execution of product-specific plans and effectively communicates critical information with the product team, manufacturing partners, and stakeholders. 
• This position will supply market, product, financial, and end-user data analysis to drive business decisions
• Execute plans for assigned product categories, which include new product introductions, sales forecasting, product selections for foreign markets, and other relevant activities. 
• Provide data analysis on the competitive environment, current product offering, customer needs, and sales trends, along with specific and targeted recommendations 
• Assists the Product Manager or Director in seeking out, evaluating, and prioritizing opportunities for product improvements, product line additions, new markets, improved merchandising, promotions, and other growth prospects 
• Support assigned products/projects by overseeing and executing plans, including product launches, product modifications, and promotions 
• Support engineering and product management and manage the end-to-end product development life cycle
• Manage data and timelines related to products across all phases of the development cycle, ensuring projects stay within budget and on time. 
• Display leadership qualities when working with cross-functional teams
• Drives effective communication and collaboration within the organization
• Fosters good working relationships among team members and other functional contacts 
• Stay in touch with the market through interaction with salespeople, distributors, and end users through a variety of venues
• Collects and maintains market information
• Conducts market research as necessary 
• Understand basic tactical product knowledge on product functionality, pricing, packaging, merchandising use, and applications 
• Provides product-related assistance to other areas of the company as needed 
• Assist Director with short and long-term product plans 

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in business, marketing, or related technical field and two (2) years of relevant business experience 
• Ability to project manage multiple tasks effectively • Ability to understand and perform basic mathematics and financial calculations 
• Must have strong communications skills, verbal and written 
• This includes basic PC/Internet skills such as E-mail, Word, PowerPoint and Excel 
• Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds 
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus 
• Ability to travel internationally as needed ​ 

Physical Demand Requirements

Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers to touch, pick or pinch objects; reach with hands and arms; push or pull; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use foot or leg controls; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. For all jobs no one should lift over 50lbs on their own. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.