Overseas Business Development Manager

We are looking for motivated self starters with 10+ years experience in the sales of various kinds of stones (like sandstone) to the construction industry and to distributors, large retailers or government organizations. An ideal candidate will have an established working relationship in this industry with importers and buyers, and have experience with procuring, selling, installing or trading similar products. The candidate should display a strong understanding of stone quality, usage for varying customer needs and technical parameters. Primary responsibilities: • Create a pipeline of prospective clients based on the local and regional needs • Position our products to procurement managers and end users. • Use the commercial acumen and negotiation skills to secure contracts for bulk purchase. • Manage the contract from inception to completion within agreed financial parameters • Maintain business relationship with customers post-launch and generate follow-on purchases. • Expand the network by participating in tradeshows, industry forums to generate leads and create awareness about our product.