International Business Development Manager

Kimray, Inc.

$80K — $120K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in sales, business development, or management roles
  • Experience in large account management and long-term account development
  • Track record in developing new market opportunities and managing distributor relationships
  • Technical proficiency in product sizing and application consulting
  • Strong presentation skills for technical and commercial audiences
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Cross-cultural communication skills for diverse audiences
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute market strategies for international sales growth
  • Onboard and expand a network of independent distributors outside the U.S.
  • Manage distributor performance through reviews and planning
  • Conduct in-field visits to identify application opportunities
  • Travel with distributors on customer calls to provide technical expertise
  • Deliver product demonstrations and training to distributor teams
  • Generate sales leads through engagement with end users and industry partners

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development through KSS Training Program
  • Work in a collaborative cross-functional environment
  • Engage with diverse international markets and cultures
  • Participate in trade shows and promotional activities
  • Dynamic sales role with a focus on technology and application expertise
  • Exposure to a variety of industries and customer needs
Full Job Description
Description

Job Title: International Business Development Manager

Department: Sales

FLSA Class: Exempt

Pay Type: Salaried

Job Summary: The International Business Development Manager is responsible for generating sales based on demand from international operations, managing distributors and customer relations to provide profitable sales growth, outside of the U.S.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Develop and execute regional go-to-market strategies that establish Kimray as a leading supplier of production control equipment in assigned international markets
  • Identify, onboard, and expand a network of independent distributors outside the U.S., ensuring alignment with company goals, standards, and commercial philosophy
  • Manage distributor performance through regular business reviews, joint account planning, and hands-on field engagement to drive growth and accountability
  • Conduct in-field site visits to identify application opportunities, assess customer needs, and position Kimray solutions at the point of production
  • Travel with distributor representatives on joint customer calls, providing technical credibility and application expertise to advance opportunities through the sales cycle
  • Deliver product demonstrations, support field trials, and serve as the primary technical resource for distributors on product selection, application questions, and solution configuration
  • Provide product training to distributor teams, equipping them to independently identify opportunities and specify Kimray equipment with confidence
  • Develop sales leads and pursue project opportunities through engagement with end users, OEM's, and EPC's
  • Represent Kimray at trade shows, industry events, and in-market promotional activities to build brand presence and generate pipeline
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to meet the needs of international customers and distributors
  • Complies with all company safety policies and procedures; reports unsafe conditions to supervisor or HSE team member
  • Performs other duties as assigned


Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience in a sales, business development, or management capacity and successful completion of the Kimray Sales & Service (KSS) Training Program within six months hire
  • Demonstrated experience in large or national account management, including prospecting, negotiation, and long-term account development
  • Proven ability to identify and develop new market opportunities, with a track record of building and managing distributor or channel partner relationships
  • Technical proficiency in product sizing calculations and the ability to serve as an application resource for customers and distribution partners
  • Strong presentation skills with experience delivering product, application, and process presentations to both technical and commercial audiences
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with the ability to assess complex field applications and recommend appropriate solutions
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, respond with urgency, and operate independently across multiple international time zones and regions
  • Cross-cultural communication skills with the ability to effectively convey information - written, verbal, or visual - to diverse internal and external audiences
  • Well Site Safety certification required or must be obtained within a defined period of employment
  • Must hold a valid driver's license with a clean MVR
  • Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen


Core Competencies:
  • Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
  • Resourcefulness - Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
  • Drives Results - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
  • Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.


Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree or combination of education and Sales experience required

Work Environment:
  • Office environment

Physical Requirements:
  • Repetitive use of hands
  • Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs.

Travel:
  • Some travel required

Safety Sensitive Position:
  • No

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