In this newly created position as International Business Development Manager, you will play a central role in the realization of our ambition for international growth.
You will become part of the Voice Brands team and your responsibilities will include a range of key activities to build and strengthen our international presence. You will be responsible for establishing objectives for launching and/or expanding into new markets, and for developing and implementing associated sales and marketing strategies. To ensure that our strategies align with market trends, it will be important for you to stay updated on developments in various countries and regions and plan and conduct thorough due diligence processes in both new and existing markets.
Another important part of your role will be to identify, establish, and maintain a network of dealers, agents, and distributors, which will be key partners for VOICE in these markets. Based on local feedback and market tests of our brands’ value propositions and assortments, you will also provide concrete recommendations to shape and improve our sales strategies, budgets, marketing plans, and product adaptations.
Your role will further involve leading sales meetings and conducting product and brand reviews, where you will guide our customers and partners in understanding the brand's identity and position. It will also be central to establish internal processes and structures that ensure effective launching, scaling, and handling of customers and partners, both in existing and new markets.
You will work closely with the Brand Commercial Management, Marketing, Sustainability and Supply Chain teams, and report directly to the Director of Wholesale.
As a candidate, you should be a pronounced team player, with the ability to work across various functions and roles. At the same time, it is important that you can work independently to realize established goals and strategies. Your qualities should include being curious, action-oriented, and a typical problem-solver.
We are looking for you who have:
- Higher education, but extensive and relevant experience can compensate for the lack of formal education
- Experience in establishing, developing, and managing international brands with documentable results
- Good communication and negotiation skills in English and one of the Scandinavian languages
- Desire and willingness for extensive travel
We offer:
- A newly created and interesting position where you can truly make an impact, in a company that delivers solid results and is in significant growth
- The opportunity to update your wardrobe with good staff purchase schemes
- A stimulating and creative work environment and a culture where collaboration, learning, and development are in focus
- A job in a company where sustainability is an integrated part of our business strategy
If you want more information, you are welcome to contact our recruitment partner Bønes Virik Executive Search with Eva Sandboe (+ 47 90 96 76 44) or Christine Finset (+ 47 92 01 07 31). Read more about VOICE at www.voice.no.
Deadline for application: February 5.