Business Development Associate

International Business Development AssociateMaking the famous LITTLE TREES air fresheners here in the USA since 1952.Summary: Are you curious about the world, interested in business, and eager to learn? 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.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.Requirements:Bachelor's degree or one year B2B sales experience required.Fluency in English required.Willingness to travel internationally less than 10%.Plus one or more of the following:Fluency in a foreign languageStudy abroad programRelevant coursework or projects related to international business, economics, or global affairs.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.Salary: $56,740 - $59,740Benefits include immediate eligibility in 401K Savings Plan & Match, Medical & Dental/Vision Insurance, weekly Dependent Care Reimbursement, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, on-site Café & Fitness Center and free family fitness memberships.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.