International Sales Account Manager
Blentech Corporation, a leader in designing and manufacturing custom stainless steel food processing systems, is looking for a dynamic and energetic International Sales Account Manager to join our team in Santa Rosa, California. For over 38 years, we have been committed to building American-made equipment and growing our manufacturing presence right here in Sonoma County.
As an International Sales Account Manager, you will be part of a cross-functional sales team and a key player in our continued growth. You'll use your technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to provide the best solutions for our customers and drive the entire sales process, from initial contact to project completion.
Responsibilities of our International Sales Account Manager :
- Develop and nurture strong, lasting relationships with international customers
- Seek out and identify new customer targets to expand our market reach
- Work with our Engineering and Executive Management teams to set pricing strategies for the international market
- Review and ensure the accuracy of all legal documentation, including contracts, Confidentiality Agreements, and purchase orders
- Bring in new customer projects that align with Blentech's strategic goals and product offerings
- Coordinate all internal sales activities, from discovery and product testing to quoting and negotiation
- Manage the International Sales team and support our international agents
- Travel 60-75% of the time, both domestically and internationally, to meet with customers
- Represent Blentech at Domestic and International Tradeshows
- Keep our CRM system updated with all sales activities
- Bring in customer projects that are aligned with Blentech's product offerings and strategic goals
- Coordinate relationships with Blentech International Agents, including regular correspondence, monthly updates, and tracking collaborative activities
Required Education and Experience :
5-10 years of experience in B2B field sales of industrial equipment within a manufacturing environmentA bachelor's degree in engineering, a technical field, or businessDemonstrated excellence in negotiating and closing sales for complex systems and single machinesKnowledge of legal and contractual processes in international salesExperience with Salesforce CRMFluency in Spanish (written and spoken)The ability to manage multiple projects at once and an appetite for understanding complex systemsFood processing industry experience is a plusStrong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skillsAbility to sell complex systems as well as single machinesFull Time Salaried : 40+ hours per week. We offer 100% paid Medical, Dental, and Vision for the employee, a 401k with match, and PTO. Pay Range DOE : Salary : $125,000 to $162,000
If you are an experienced International Sales Account Manager and would like to grow with us, please send your resume and a list of work experience, and references.
We are not accepting International Candidates for this position.