Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially driven Sales Manager – Global Business Development to expand our client base across Europe, the Middle East, and other key international markets.

This is a consultative B2B sales role, not transactional selling. The successful candidate will develop long-term relationships with senior decision-makers and position China i2i Group as a strategic partner for China market entry and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, approach, and develop new global business opportunities for China-focused services
• Prospect and engage hotels, destinations, retail brands, universities, healthcare groups, and other international organizations
• Present and position China i2i Group’s integrated service portfolio (social media, PR, trade marketing, conferences, business development platforms)
• Conduct a consultative needs analysis and tailor solutions accordingly 
• Build and nurture long-term client relationships
• Manage the full sales cycle: outreach, proposal development, negotiation, closing, and follow-up
• Represent the company at international trade shows, exhibitions, and conferences (e.g., ITB, WTM, Arabian Travel Market, etc.)
• Collaborate internally with marketing and operations teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Maintain CRM records and meet agreed sales targets

Required Qualifications

• Proven track record in B2B sales and business development (minimum 5 years preferred)
• Experience in consultancy-based or solution-based selling
• Strong understanding of international business environments
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Ability to engage senior-level executives and decision-makers
• Self-driven, disciplined, and target-oriented
• Experience in travel, hospitality, destination marketing, or China-related business is highly advantageous

Desired Profile

• Strategic thinker with commercial acumen
• Comfortable discussing ROI, revenue modeling, and growth strategy
• Skilled in relationship building and account development
• Entrepreneurial mindset, International outloo,k and cultural sensitivity

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a global company operating since 1999
• Access to an established China business development ecosystem
• Participation in high-profile international conferences and events
• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
• Long-term growth potential within a globally expanding organization