Business Development International Director

AscendingPeak AB, headquartered in Stockholm, is dedicated to fostering sustainable technological development within Sweden and China while simultaneously introducing a crucial bridge that guides both Swedish and Chinese businesses towards a bio-centric future. The company's mission revolves around strategic investments and nurturing initiatives that promote sustainability. By doing so, AscendingPeak AB not only contributes to the nation's ecological progress but also has a focus on Chinese enterprises, providing consultation for their transition into a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future. This dual commitment reflects Ascending Peak AB's vision of harmonizing global sustainability efforts and building bridges for international collaboration in the pursuit of a greener, bio-focused tomorrow.
We are now looking for a Business Development International Director
As the Business Development Director for Nordic and China region, You will establish and develop relationships with existing and prospective clients to understand their business objectives and priorities, seeking alignment with Ascending Peak AB's capabilities and bringing forward opportunities for partnership.
This is a remote working role with up to 50% travel required.


Business Development Director Job Responsibilities:
· Identifies and develops new business opportunities.
· Builds relationships with customers, suppliers, distributors, partners, and vendors.
· Evaluates existing partnerships and sales efforts with an eye toward building on what works and changing what doesn’t.
· Manages key client relationships and works to build new ones.
· Expands the profile and reach of the company and its brands.
· Leads sales, marketing, customer-service, and client relationship management teams.
· Develops and strengthens internal and external relationships that will lead to increased lead generation and market share.
· Tracks emerging markets and trends.
· Identifies and recommends new services.
· Proposes and develops strategic partnerships.
· Helps to shape the company’s long-term objectives and determine plans for how to meet them.
· Researches and identifies new markets.
· Provides advice on product development and distribution and promotion strategies.
· Builds and maintains relationships with vendors.
· Selects prospective vendors and negotiates contracts.
· Travels to vendor locations, distributions centers, and other locations.
· Fulfills requests for proposals (RFPs) from potential partners and customers.


Business Development Director Qualifications/Skills:
· Relationship management
· Leadership, management, and mentoring skills
· Strategic planning skills
· Knowledge of product and sector
· Financial and business acumen
· Excellent presentation and communication skills
· Ability to communicate accessibly and concisely about product or service to outsiders, including prospective customers and clients, partners, vendors, and press
· Effective organizational skills
· Negotiation skills
· Familiarity with technology and platforms used in your field
· Research and analytical skills
· Interpersonal and customer-service skills
· Big-picture thinking
· Lead generation and management experience
· Fast learner
· Enthusiasm and sincerity
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or related field, MBA a plus
· 5-10 years’ sales or marketing experience
· 3-5 years’ supervisory or management experience
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