International Sales Director

March 19

Frida

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Description

Frida is looking for an International Sales Director to join our team and be responsible for strategic planning and execution of Frida's international sales efforts via distributors and selling direct in specific markets. The International Sales Director will have extensive experience managing and mentoring a network of international country/region specific distributors. The ideal candidate will have a combination of a strong international sales background, analytic depth, communication skills, negotiation abilities, and familiarity with the cross-department requirements inherent in building a global brand.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Marketing, or related field • 10+ years of senior sales management/international distributor oversight • Prior senior level experience driving international sales at consumer-packaged goods companies is highly desired. Additionally, relevant experience working with international distributors, large international baby products and pharmacy chains is strongly preferred. • Significant experience working within and among the executive level of a fast-paced CPG company • Established, proven relationships in the pharmacy channel and/or baby products industry is preferred • Successful track record building, managing, developing and retain teams • Exceptional negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Strong problem solving, decision making skills • Energetic, positive team player attitude ready for the demands of a high energy, fast-paced company environment with a no-task-to-small work ethic. • A people first approach. Proven ability to build enduring professional relationships with cross-functional employees, partners, vendors and others leading to outstanding performance. • Self-starter who can prioritize, organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive them to completion effectively with high attention to detail and quality. • Creative thinker who can come up with innovative and effective ways to operationally support fast-paced growth. • Thought leader with strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities • A sense of urgency to quickly, decisively, and efficiently resolve business issues • Excellent communication skills and negotiation abilities • Committed to learning and expanding one’s own professional and technical knowledge • Proven experience in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures • Track record of success leading and developing teams

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans • Employer paid life insurance • Supplemental insurance options including Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability • FSA & HSA • 401k matching up to 4% with immediate vesting • Generous paid time off program including elective PTO days, federal holidays, sick/wellness days, and a birthday floater