Export Manager

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement export strategies to increase international sales.

• Manage relationships with international clients, distributors, and freight forwarders.

• Ensure compliance with international trade laws, regulations, and customs requirements.

• Negotiate contracts, shipping terms, and pricing with overseas clients and vendors.

• Coordinate logistics, including export documentation, transportation, and shipping schedules.

• Conduct market research to identify new export opportunities.

• Prepare sales forecasts and performance reports for international markets.

• Collaborate with the finance and legal teams to manage risks and payments related to exports.

• Represent Mntra at global food exhibitions (e.g., ANUGA, Gulfood) and organize pre-scheduled B2B meeting pipelines for these fairs.

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in exports within the IQF Frozen Vegetables & Fruits or FMCG food export sector.
• Experience in dealing with European, GCC, and African food markets is preferred.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with fluency in English (additional languages are a plus).
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  Competencies Required:
  
  • Commercial Intelligence: Able to assess markets, pricing sensitivity, and competition dynamics.
  • Relationship Management: Builds trust and long-term partnerships with distributors and clients.
  • Negotiation & Persuasion: Can secure deals and align terms beneficial to Mntras profitability.
  • Analytical & Reporting Skills: Capable of forecasting, managing sales pipelines, and presenting results clearly.
  • Operational Discipline: Strong follow-up, attention to detail, and control over documentation and timelines.
  • Problem Solving: Can resolve shipment, quality, or regulatory challenges quickly and professionally.
  • Adaptability & Ownership: Takes responsibility for targets and drives results under pressure.
    
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