International Business Development Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the international business development position.

Previously, I was responsible for logistics support: Assists in compiling mode of shipment freight cost comparisons, monitor and track shipments without logistics partners.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience in support of marketing analytics, monitoring competitive activity and identifying customer needs
• Strong Excel skills (used daily)
• Experience working in the scientific, technical or research fields
• Know how to manage shifting priorities and prioritize accordingly
• Demonstrated success in managing negotiations and handling people in difficult circumstances combined with role model tactfulness
• Experience providing Human Resources management/support to USAID, DFAT, DFID or other donor-funded projects
• Familiarity with international development systems and policies
• Knowledge of international US Government Contracting business

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the international business development position.

Previously, I was responsible for effective communication and interaction with internal and external business partners, including ocean, dray and air service providers, freight forwarder/3PL, customs brokers, port personnel, sales, customer service, manufacturing facility personnel, IT, legal, and risk management on a daily basis to assure Domtar's export supply chain operates successfully.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Be an active member of the Origins team, providing timely updates on International business statuses and strategic initiatives
• Experience leading technical leads
• Hands-on technical expertise in high scale, service-oriented architectures
• Manage international business development process in accordance to the new business development checklist & guardrails against risk
• Analyze performance on demographics, economics, political & socio-economic factors
• Evaluate potential international partners against established partner evaluation form
• Manage contract negotiation with partner and legal contacts
• Present international market/partner opportunities to leadership team

Please consider me for the international business development opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for clear communication on air freight/fill rate scenarios to all involved parties, highlighting possible air freight spends to appropriate senior management.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Demonstrated success working in a highly collaborative, global environment
• Proficiency in French, Spanish and/or Arabic preferred
• Experience as a field-based HR resource outside the US
• Knowledge of strategic business transitions
• Demonstrable interest in working on transport, infrastructure or inclusive business development in developing countries
• Fluent in English and other African business languages is advantageous (French, Portuguese, Swahili )
• USA/ USAF/USN staff experience at or above the major Air Command level
• Foreign language fluency desirable

I am excited to be applying for the position of international business development. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for proficient knowledge of L3Harris imaging and sensor products, product applications, systems and solutions to peers, partners and potential customers to develop potential new business opportunities.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Is a self-starter and self-motivator
• Comfortable taking part in broad and high level business development discussions in search of mutual interests and avenues for possible collaboration
• Experience with both direct and indirect sales in the technology industry
• Broad knowledge of the local market unit organizational structure across functions
• Has visible backing and support from regional executive leadership
• Lead the implementation of holistic Omni-channel experience - enable consumers to browse, play and learn through merchandising & events
• Partner with the GIS, GRC, and Omnichannel teams online and consumer marketing to connect and support Origins and ELC Retail/Omni-Channel strategy in a synergistic, pro-active manner creating alliance with the corporate team
• Project manage development and deployment of the Global Retail Marketing calendars with Regions and supporting materials, activities, to effectively operationalize the retail plans by channel

Please consider me for the international business development opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for customer Service and/or Sales teams with visibility to key ocean freight metrics (options, costs, equipment free time, transit times, etc.) in a timely manner.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Partner with business managers/merchants regarding new international markets (launch buy to support opening, construction timing, import information, label specifications, & market basket analysis)
• Partner with VP & cross functional partners to create internal management presentations
• Facilitate & manage regular cross functional meetings with legal, tax, sourcing & finance partners
• Passionate about executive sales
• Experience in International business development strongly preferred
• May have depth of knowledge in function derived from experience in senior management and middle management roles
• Expertise in politics, business and culture of select countries within Europe, the Middle East and/or Africa
• Keen understanding of strategic issues impacting the U.S. relationship with allies in the selected countries