International Business Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Voquent seeks an ambitious personality to join our B2B sales and pre-production team.

Confidence in your written and oral skills is vital as you must professionally represent the company to many customer types, from solo video producers to C-level executives. Responsiveness and attention to detail are essential skills.

Handling customer enquiries from all over the world and quickly presenting competitive solutions for voice-over, dubbing, localisation, or accessibility needs is the crux of the role. You will guide the customer to the best solutions and then brief our production team about the projects.

It's a fascinating industry, and there is always something new to learn. On-going and daily training and support allow you to grow your responsibilities as you gain confidence in the role.

Your success is our success. We're committed to supporting you for the long term with unrivalled opportunities to grow your earnings. Basic pay is negotiable depending on previous sales experience, and our commission scheme is generous and uncapped.

The key to success is building long-term relationships with businesses eager to invest in multilingual audio and video projects.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• An active listener, capable of building rapport and willing to ask pertinent questions
• Outstanding written and oral communications
• Enthusiasm, positivity, tenacity and willingness to learn by doing
• Organised and proficient in a face-paced, high-activity environment
• Goal-orientated with strong multi-tasking and time management skills
• Ability to work well under pressure

BACKGROUND / DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Previous sales experience
• A track record of meeting and exceeding measurable objectives and targets
• An interest in the localisation industry
• Knowledge or experience working in audio or video productions 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Will report directly to the Business Team Manager
• Professionally represent Voquent's service offerings in a highly competitive global marketplace
• Rapidly respond to all incoming enquiries
• Gather all necessary information and materials from the client 
• Build quotations and complete detailed proposals as required
• Liaise fluidly and effectively with the production team
• Identify and close new business and develop new accounts
• Prospect new customers and introduce Voquent's services
• Maintaining sales data records in the company software system(s).
• Regularly and pro-actively follow up with customers

BENEFITS

✔️ Work for an industry world leader that services many of the largest and most recognisable brands on the planet.
✔️ Uncapped bonus and earning potential
✔️ 31 days of Annual Leave (+ more with long term service)
✔️ Be part of a fast growing and energetic company offering legitimate opportunity for career growth
✔️ Optimal working tools and environment (ergonomic chairs, modern IT, fully air-conditioned office)
✔️ Smart Relaxed/ Casual Dress Code

HOW TO APPLY

E-mail your CV along with a cover letter outlining your suitability for this role to hr@voquent.com.

Please be aware that for this role, we are not able to accept applications from:

X    Long distance/ long commute applicants (40 minute commute max).
X    International Applicants seeking VISA Sponsorship or fully Remote-Working/ Permanent WFH applicants
X    Recruiters or recruitment affiliated products/ partners.
X    Outsourcing offers as an alternative/ substitute to employment.
X    Candidates that fail to meet the essential criteria identified or seek unique exceptions.

ABOUT VOQUENT

Voquent accelerates audience engagement in any language. Our customers include many of the world's top brands, marketing firms and technology companies. We offer a fully managed production service - from casting and recording voice actors to translation and accessibility services for audio-visual content. 

Utilising the world’s largest international database of experienced, professional voice over talent, Voquent provides digital audio-video localisation services in over 608 languages and 1,750 distinct dialects, enabling unparalleled capability to increase and accelerate audience engagement around the world. Voquent’s international client and userbase that includes many of the largest and most recognizable companies and organizations in the world: Apple, AstraZeneca, Adidas, Adobe, Amazon, Atos, Bayer, BBC, The Body Shop, Bumble, Cisco, Coca-Cola, Disney, Fitbit, GE, Google, HSBC, ITN, Johnson & Johnson, Just Eat, KPMG, Lego, Levi’s, L’Oreal, Meta (Facebook), NBC Universal, Netflix, NHS, Nike, Pepsi, Prudential, Qatar Airways, Redbull, Saatchi & Saatchi, Scottish Power, Sony, Standard Chartered, The Hut Group, Thermofisher Scientifiic, Toyota, Twitter, Unilver, United Nations, UNOPS, Vodafone, WPP to name just a few. 

Ultimately, Voquent empowers producers, content creators, directors, marketing executives, localization specialists and other creatives to reach the broadest possible audience they can imagine.