International Account Manager
8 days ago
Bristol
• JOB TITLE: International Account Manager, • LOCATION: Office-based with International travel required (circa 30% of the time), • CONTRACT: Permanent - Full time, • SALARY: Competitive (plus bonus up to 30% annual salary) THE COMPANY Over the past 30 years, L&T has become a global player in the medical simulation education market. It has ambitious plans for further growth in the next 5 years across the globe, through investment and new product development. Multi award-winning and still privately owned, the £25M business has grown from a tabletop start-up, to a multinational business with its head office and manufacturing in Bristol, along with sales offices in the USA, Australia and Sweden. The vision of the business remains as it always has: to design and manufacture medical task trainers which through deliberate clinical practice help improve patient outcomes. People are at the heart of L&T, they comprise the expertise, contribute to and deliver the vision, in this fascinating and growing market sector. Take a look at what we are all about. THE JOB To drive a portfolio of L&T distributors to meet the company’s objectives and budget, under the guidance and support of the International Sales Manager. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES Sales Revenue • Deliver monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and annual sales targets through distribution partners., • Develop and execute distributor and country-level business plans to meet sales targets., • Monitor sales performance against KPI’s and take timely corrective actions as needed. Territory Management • Management and leadership of a number of key accounts (Tier 1 and 2) - developing sales plans with the distributors to achieve sales business goals., • Strategic country planning – keeping up to date and identifying trends, polices and curriculums which will influence the sales of L&T portfolio. Creating yearly sales plans to maximise these opportunities through our distributors and key opinion leaders., • Management and leadership of smaller accounts (Tier 3 and 4) to develop into T1 or 2 accounts or maximise to ensure L&T sales are maximised in these territories., • Support distributors in expanding product reach to gain new product penetration and increasing market share of L&T products., • Management of the reseller network – transitioning to full distributor status in line with the overarching strategy., • Diligently and strategically recruiting and onboarding new distributors to the network within the territories overseen., • Ensuring product positioning and strategy align with the wider international priorities. Forecasting • Providing accurate timely sales forecasts as per the needs of the business Training • Provide product training and commercial guidance to distributor sales teams, • Share best practices and global knowledge to strengthen distributor capabilities Market Intelligence and Reporting • Monitor competitor activities, pricing, and market trends, • Monthly reporting on distributor performance, risks, and opportunities Brand Representation • Representing L&T brand at international conferences and events., • Supporting distributors in executing marketing campaigns and product launches, • Ensuring brand guidelines are upheld and L&T products are accurately listed on the distributors' websites. TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE • Ideally qualified to degree level., • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an international distributor/channel partner sales role is essential., • Medical sales experience is desirable, but not essential., • Demonstratable track record of sales success is essential., • A nursing, medical or life sciences qualification/background would be beneficial., • Speaks a 2nd language to a business level is essential. One of Arabic, Portuguese, German, Mandarin, French or Spanish would be preferable. Additional language skills are highly desirable., • Professional with excellent presentation and communication skills and experience of presenting to individuals and groups, ranging from C-suite to shop floor., • Articulate and able to converse at all levels in both written and spoken word., • Within commutable distance to L&T HQ in Bristol. The expectation is to be onsite when not travelling with some hybrid working available based on the business’s needs., • Willingness to travel frequently on an international basis - circa 30% of working time, including weekends and bank holidays when the business demands., • Fully computer literate: experience in using Salesforce is desirable, • Numerate with the ability analyse and present data. THE PACKAGE In return we offer a competitive salary and a performance-related bonus based on sales objectives that pays up to 30% of your salary annually, study support and the chance to progress in a rapidly growing company. Other benefits include company sick pay, a salary sacrifice pension scheme where the company matches your contribution up to 5% plus Employer NI savings - currently 15.05% of your contribution (this also applies to voluntary contributions), a non-contributory healthcare cash plan including access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), life insurance paying 4x your salary, access to a virtual GP, 25 days holiday and a cycle to work scheme If this sounds like an exciting opportunity and you feel you have got what it takes, please send your CV with a covering letter telling us why you consider yourself suitable for the role, to the HR Manager, Limbs & Things