International Sales Executive (Based worldwide)

Are you a sales-oriented professional looking to make a competitive wage and generous commissions while travelling the world? If so, our International Sales Executive position may be for you!The Business Year is a global media group that has been providing investors, businesses, and governments with first-hand insights into the world’s most dynamic markets for over a decade. We conduct hundreds of interviews a week with top decision makers in the Middle East, Latin America, Central and Southeast Asia, Africa, and Europe and our content is available in printed reports and across an array of digital platforms.Our International Sales Executives, acting as Country Managers, are based in one of the 30+ countries we cover and are tasked with forming commercial, win-win partnerships with clients.ResponsibilitiesArranging interviews with top business executives and other public figuresEstablishing and maintaining commercial relations with advertisers and other clients on a win-win basisAttending business events and other networking sessionsWorking as part of a small, in-country team and in coordination with Head Office to produce publications and reportsRequirementsUniversity graduate with a sound knowledge of international, political, business, and economic affairsPerfect command of both written and spoken English. Fluency in a second language, preferably Spanish, French, Portuguese, or Arabic is a plusCommercial and business acumen. Prior experience in sales is preferred but not compulsory.Availability to be based in the field for up to 11 months of the year, spending 3-8 months in each countryRelevant journalistic experience or trainingOutstanding personal presentationExcellent organizational, networking, and interpersonal skills to multi-task in a fast paced environmentPro-active self-starter, functioning well within a team environment while being capable of working independently