International Business Development Associate

LITTLE TREES•Syracuse, NY

1d•$56,740 - $59,740•Onsite

About The Position

The International Business Development Associate (IBDA) role is an entry-level position designed to develop future International Business Development Managers through hands-on experience, mentorship, and progressive responsibility. As an IBDA, you'll work directly with our international team and distributors around the world while learning how a global consumer products business grows brands, enters new markets, and builds customer relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or one year B2B sales experience required.
Fluency in English Required.
Willingness to travel internationally <10%
Travel to the Corporate Office in Watertown, NY for the first 6 weeks of orientation, followed by routine travel to the Corporate Office an average of 3 days per month.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in a foreign language
Study abroad program
Relevant coursework or projects related to international business, economics, or global affairs.

Responsibilities

Learn the fundamentals of international sales, distribution, logistics, market development, and how LITTLE TREES conducts business around the world.
Support assigned markets in close partnership with International Business Development Managers (IBDMs) with the opportunity to develop expertise in specific regions.
Assist with quarterly business reviews, distributor communications, account planning activities, and market-specific projects.
Support distributor search and market development efforts, including identifying and evaluating potential partners in assigned markets.
Monitor industry trends, economic conditions, and market developments impacting international business, and report relevant insights to the team.
Manage inbound international business inquiries, including qualification, routing, and maintenance of requests.
Learn and master internal business intelligence tools to analyze sales performance, customer trends, product launches, and department-wide sales results.
Review and manage international distributor marketing approval requests in accordance with brand guidelines.
Conduct quarterly reviews of distributor social media and digital marketing activities to ensure brand consistency and identify opportunities for improvement.
Lead special projects involving market research, business intelligence, distributor strategy, and international growth initiatives.