How to hire an international business developer

How to hire an international business developer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step international business developer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an international business developer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new international business developer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your international business developer job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an international business developer for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   Hiring the perfect international business developer also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of international business developers.

   Type of International Business Developer	Description	Hourly rate
   International Business Developer	Market research analysts study market conditions to examine potential sales of a product or service. They help companies understand what products people want, who will buy them, and at what price.	$17-38
   Marketing Consultant	A marketing consultant is responsible for utilizing their extensive retail expertise to develop strategies on how to strengthen client base and achieve better sales. Furthermore, a marketing consultant must perform research and analysis to determine opportunities for financial gains, devise plans to improve client satisfaction, assess the competition, look out for any risks, and develop its brand and image... Show more	$21-53
   Marketing Representative	A marketing representative's responsibilities will vary on the line of work or industry. However, it is the role of a marketing representative to engage with clients and secure sales by promoting, demonstrating, and even advertising products or services... Show more	$13-37

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • International Business Development
   • Customer Relationships
   • R
   • Market Strategy
   • Market Analysis
   • Business Plan
   • Aerospace
   • Financial Analysis
   • International Markets
   • Business Operations
   • Contract Negotiations
   • Market Research
   • Business Relationships
   • Logistics

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage OEM program's product upgrade programs through authorize fulfillment centers including devising criteria for web-base order fulfillment.
   • Implement logistics process that track product from supplier to customer.
   • Work on remote automation/control system logistics via InmarSat.
   • Execute numerous presentations at national-level healthcare conferences
   • Execute numerous presentations at national-level healthcare conferences

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the international business developer job description is a good way to get more applicants. An international business developer salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an international business developer in Alabama may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level international business developer. Additionally, an international business developer with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average international business developer salary

   $54,629yearly

   $26.26 hourly rate

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   Entry-level international business developer salary

   $36,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

   Average international business developer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$82,217	$40
   2	Washington	$71,778	$35
   3	Minnesota	$63,104	$30
   4	Colorado	$62,096	$30
   5	New York	$61,082	$29
   6	District of Columbia	$60,717	$29
   7	Ohio	$60,507	$29
   8	Illinois	$60,055	$29
   9	Texas	$59,260	$28
   10	Rhode Island	$54,862	$26
   11	Florida	$45,952	$22
   12	Louisiana	$44,840	$22

   Average international business developer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Kettering Health Network	$59,516	$28.61
   2	Americorps	$51,782	$24.90	21
   3	Alliance Co	$51,664	$24.84	1
   4	*n/a*	$51,488	$24.75	2
   5	NeilMed Sinus Rinse	$51,418	$24.72
   6	PartsBase	$51,342	$24.68
   7	John B. Sanfilippo & Son	$50,527	$24.29
   8	Mediterranean Shipping Company	$50,061	$24.07
   9	Provation	$49,844	$23.96
   10	Attebury Grain	$46,927	$22.56
   11	ViaTech	$44,389	$21.34

4. Writing an international business developer job description

   An international business developer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an international business developer job description:

   International business developer job description example

   About 1 in 5 Houston adults is considered illiterate, experiencing difficulty in completing tasks such as filling out job applications. The goal of the Houston Adult Literacy Project is to build the capacity of adult education and literacy organizations in Houston, which support low income, low literacy adult learners to help them to obtain and grow the skills they need to become self-sufficient and improve their qualities of life. Take action against adult illiteracy by becoming a Resource Development VISTA, serving with YMCA International Services. The YMCA is a worldwide movement with a presence in over 120 countries. The hallmark of all YMCAs is that each is a grassroots organization focused on addressing local community needs. YMCA International Services is a unique branch of the Y of Greater Houston and seeks to meet the needs of Houston's significant refugee and immigrant communities. We provide comprehensive programs that focus on building human assets and fostering self-sufficiency. YMCA International Services serves over 11,000 newcomers annually providing comprehensive services in resettlement, employment, case management, cultural orientation, education, immigration, and medical advocacy. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
   
   Member Duties : The Resource Development VISTA will create documents, and implement plans for the YMCA to improve their impact on the low-literacy low-poverty adult community. VISTA will put proposals for the YMCA, editing and assisting reports, and being involved in Data Management. The VISTA will mobilize local resources to increase the capacity of adult literacy programs to build lasting solutions to poverty.
   
   Program Benefits : Stipend , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance .
   Terms :
   
   Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
   
   Service Areas :
   
   Technology , Community and Economic Development .
   
   Skills :
   
   Community Organization , Writing/Editing , General Skills , Communications , Non-Profit Management , Computers/Technology , Leadership .

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5. Post your job

   To find the right international business developer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with international business developers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit international business developers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your international business developer job on Zippia to find and attract quality international business developer candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as swipe files, exit five, marketinghire, american marketing association.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit international business developers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new international business developer

   Once you've decided on a perfect international business developer candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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