Director of International Sales

We are looking for a Director of International Sales to join our Commercial team. This role will report to our CCO and will need to be highly organised and proactive  will be professional to own and drive international opportunities as part of our strategic initiatives.
As such, this role is pivotal to establishing an international sales function, from initial market assessment and lead generation, to driving end-to-end sales processes with an outcome of deal closure and a foothold in our target markets.
A subsequent scaling of the commercial function would then achieve a step-change in growth. The scope is global (ex-UK), with a particular emphasis on North America.
We are looking for an individual who has the following:

* Education:

Degree level or equivalent
 
* Enthusiastic and creative with the ability to articulate views and opinions
 
* Excellent communication skills - within and outside of the organization, across teams,with customers - both horizontally and vertically
 
* Enthusiastic and creative with the ability to articulate views and opinions
 
* Excellent presentation skills
 
* Ability to focus and prioritise multiple streams of work.
 
* Ability to build an excellent working relationship with all stakeholders
 
* At ease working in a fast-paced, competitive, international environment with different cultures
 
* Commercially minded with strong business acumen, supported by analytical skills
 
* Ability to strategize and look ahead and at the big picture
 
* Willingness to travel and work extended hours to meet deadlines (when applicable)