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International Business Engineer
At the crossroads of technical expertise and business development, international business engineers play a strategic role in the growth of companies on a global scale. As the main contact for foreign customers, they identify opportunities, design customised solutions and manage complex projects in a multicultural environment. Find out everything you need to know about this highly international profession, including studies, skills, assignments, pay and career prospects.
The business
What is an International Business Engineer?
Its role
International Business Engineers manage their company’s commercial development on world markets. You act as the strategic interface between international customers and your company. Your mission: to identify commercial opportunities and build tailor-made solutions to develop the customer portfolio on a global scale.
Its field of action
As anInternational Business Engineer, you will work in a stimulating multicultural environment. You’ll be working with key accounts, SMEs and associations all over the world. Your technical and commercial expertise will make you a key contact for international senior management. As part of your day-to-day work, you’ll travel regularly to meet your customers and partners. You work closely with your company’s marketing, technical and legal teams. This cross-functional approach enables you to master all aspects of an international project, from prospective sector studies to financial and legal risks.
The functions
What does an International Business Engineer do?
Your day-to-day work as an international business engineer is punctuated by a variety of commercial and technical challenges.
You actively prospect for new customers on international markets
You analyse the specific needs of each prospective customer
You design tailor-made technical and commercial solutions
You negotiate contracts and commercial conditions
You manage the implementation of projects from A to Z
You maintain and strengthen relations with the existing customer portfolio
You draw up business plans tailored to the target markets
You use management tools to monitor your sales performance
Qualifications
Qualities and skills needed to be a good International Business Engineer
Technical and commercial expertise
Your main asset is your dual technical and commercial expertise. You have a thorough understanding of your company’s products and services, enabling you to propose innovative solutions tailored to the needs of international customers.
Relational and cultural skills
Your ability to communicate in a multicultural context is essential. You adapt your sales approach to the cultural specificities of each market to establish lasting relationships with your international contacts.
Strategic and analytical vision
Your analytical skills enable you to identify business development opportunities. You draw up relevant development strategies by anticipating market trends and the future needs of your customers.
The benefits
What are the advantages of working as an International Business Engineer?
This job gives you a direct impact on your company’s development on a global scale. You will make a tangible contribution to economic growth by creating new strategic partnerships. The international dimension brings with it an exceptional wealth of cultures and stimulating opportunities for geographical mobility. Each project represents a unique challenge that nurtures your expertise.
Your expertise in international business is highly valued on the job market. You will enjoy considerable autonomy in managing your client portfolio and your working methods. Your career prospects will take you into international sales management, business development management or strategic positions in business schools or specialist institutes.
Remuneration
International business engineer: salary and career development
The job of international business engineer offers attractive remuneration, which rises significantly with professional experience. At the start of your career, you can expect to earn 36,000 euros gross per year. After a few years’ experience, this salary rises to 57,500 euros, and can reach up to 90,000 euros for experienced senior profiles.
In addition, there are often significant benefits, including a company car, performance-related bonuses for sales targets, profit-sharing and reduced working hours. Your career prospects will take you into international sales management or strategic positions in global business development.
Up to
90 000€
Salary per year
Training courses
How do I become an International Business Engineer?
Our training courses
To become an international business engineer, join a recognised school like INSEEC. Our teaching combines academic excellence and professional immersion. Our students benefit from personalised support and a network of partner companies to optimise their professional integration into the dynamic international business sector.
For example, you could opt for the MSc International Business Management
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