- Company Name
- MacGregor Black
- Job Title
- Head of International
- Job Description
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Job title: Head of International
Role Summary: Senior global sales leader responsible for creating and executing the commercial strategy across EMEA, North America, APAC, and MENA for a toy brand. Oversees sales teams, drives revenue growth, manages key retailer partnerships, and ensures brand consistency and regulatory compliance worldwide.
Expactations: 10+ years of international sales experience; 5+ years in a senior commercial leadership role; proven P&L ownership across multiple regions; track record of sustained revenue growth; strong global account management; excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills; data‑driven decision making; familiarity with fast‑paced, growth‑focused environments; proficiency with CRM tools such as Salesforce.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the global sales strategy, identifying opportunities in mature and emerging markets.
- Lead, coach, and evaluate in‑market and regional sales teams, establishing KPIs and monitoring performance.
- Build and maintain relationships with major global retailers and distributors, negotiating pricing, promotions, and distribution terms.
- Monitor market dynamics, regulatory changes, and competitive activity; use data to inform strategy adjustments.
- Manage international sales budgets, forecasts, and ROI of trade spend and promotional activities.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with product, marketing, logistics, and finance to launch products and align market strategies.
- Ensure compliance with global regulations, brand standards, IP protection, and consistent brand positioning.
Required Skills:
- Strategic and operational sales leadership across multiple regions.
- Complex global account management and partnership development.
- P&L stewardship and financial acumen.
- Negotiation, commercial deal‑making, and pricing strategy.
- Analytical thinking, data‑driven decision making, and reporting.
- Cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
- Strong leadership, communication, and team‑coaching abilities.
- CRM expertise (Salesforce, etc.) and familiarity with sales analytics tools.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- Relevant certifications such as Certified Professional Sales Leader, Salesforce Administrator, or equivalent are desirable.