International Business Development Manager

International Business Development Manager Join Synmatch AI's client as an International Business Development Manager to drive global expansion for a professional haircare brand, opening new markets and building distributor partnerships. Ready to take a professional haircare brand into new markets worldwide? Join Synmatch AI's client as an International Business Development Manager with a growing international professional haircare brand. They're looking for an entrepreneurial, world-curious professional who thrives on momentum someone who likes opening new countries, finding the right distributors, building partnerships that last, and turning international ambition into real, measurable growth. Our client is expanding internationally and needs someone to build the pipeline behind that expansion. You'll identify new markets, develop distributor relationships, unlock sustainable commercial opportunities, and strengthen presence with partners and clients who already carry the brand. This role is for someone who owns the full sales cycle from the first conversation through negotiation to a signed contract while energizing a network of distributors across multiple markets and ensuring every partnership stays aligned with group goals. What you will do as an International Business Development Manager... Partner & Network Management Build, manage, and energize a network of distributors across multiple markets Support partners in executing local commercial strategies and monitor performance Ensure every partnership stays aligned with group goals and brand standards Business Development & Sales Identify, prospect, and develop new international clients, distributors, and strategic partners Own the full sales cycle from first conversation through negotiation to signed contract Unlock sustainable commercial opportunities in new and existing markets Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with marketing, supply chain, and education teams to align efforts Coordinate logistics, customs, and contractual aspects of export operations Represent the brand at international trade fairs, exhibitions, and industry events What we are looking for… Sales Experience : 2-3+ years driving sales on national or export markets with proven results Team-Player Mindset : Collaborative approach with KPI-driven performance orientation Global Perspective : Natural curiosity about international markets and solution-oriented attitude English Proficiency : Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) Communication Skills : Strong ability to build trust across teams, cultures, and geographies Technical Comfort : Proficiency with Microsoft suite for reporting and collaboration Values Alignment : Act Friendly. Be Ambitious. Take Ownership. Desirable (but not required): Experience working with international markets and cross-border business development Background in beauty and sensorial sales or premium/prestige brands Experience both in-house and on the distribution side of partnerships How success looks: Sales performance against KPIs, the strength and longevity of partnerships you build, and the spirit you bring into the team every day. Your team: You'll partner day-to-day with other Business Developers, work side-by-side with the marketing lead, collaborate closely with education leads, and be part of every conversation around prestige retail and brand development. Benefits and perks… International Exposure : Work across multiple markets and attend global trade fairs and industry events Brand Growth : Be part of a growing international brand with ambitious expansion plans Collaborative Team : Partner with Business Developers, marketing leads, education leads, and retail teams Entrepreneurial Freedom : High ownership over market development and partnership strategy Values-Driven Culture : Work in an environment that prioritizes friendliness, ambition, and ownership Department Revenue Organization/Sales Locations Dubai Remote status Fully Remote Employment type Full-time About Synmatch AI Synmatch AI was founded in 2025 to make global hiring fair, transparent, and accessible to everyone. We saw talented people around the world being overlooked simply because of where they lived, while companies struggled to find the right skills beyond their borders. Synmatch AI was built to close that gap, using trusted technology to connect verified talent with real remote opportunities, enabling people and organisations everywhere to grow, collaborate, and shape a better future of work together. Founded in 2025 Co-workers 1-10