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Export Director
Expertise Recruitment. Develop and implement annual export plans and medium-term international expansion strategies .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing export strategies, managing international distributors, and driving revenue growth in international markets. Proficient in compliance with international trade regulations and skilled in negotiation, pricing strategies, and team leadership.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Export ManagementInternational SalesDistributor ManagementCommercial AcumenInternational Trade Regulations
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Market DevelopmentSales ForecastingDemand PlanningPricing StrategiesKPI MonitoringPayment CollectionInventory ManagementExport DocumentationNegotiationProfitability Management
Soft Skills
LeadershipTeam ManagementCommunicationProblem-SolvingNegotiation
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeCRM Systems
Industry Keywords
FMCG SectorDetergents IndustryInternational MarketsDistribution ChannelsExport Requirements
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and implement annual export plans and medium-term international expansion strategies
- Identify and evaluate new markets, distribution channels, competitors, and business opportunities
- Recruit, negotiate with, and manage international distributors, including commercial agreements, sales targets, and territory coverage
- Drive export sales, revenue growth, profitability, and market penetration across assigned countries
- Monitor distributor performance, product availability, market coverage, inventory, and promotional activities
- Oversee pricing strategies, sales forecasting, and demand planning with production and supply chain teams
- Monitor accounts receivable and ensure timely collection of outstanding payments with the finance department
- Coordinate export orders, delivery schedules, product availability, quality requirements, and export documentation
- Lead and manage the export team, monitor KPI performance, and implement corrective actions
- Prepare reports on sales, profitability, collections, market development, distributor performance, and business risks
- Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and export requirements
- Conduct regular international business trips to develop markets, strengthen distributor relationships, and identify opportunities
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, International Trade, or a related field
- 10–15 years of experience in export management, international sales, or international trade, preferably within the FMCG sector
- Proven experience in the detergents industry is a strong advantage
- Demonstrated success in developing international markets, appointing distributors, and growing export sales
- Strong commercial acumen, including pricing, negotiation, profitability management, and payment collection
- Excellent leadership, team management, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Strong knowledge of international markets, distribution channels, and trade regulations
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
- Fluency in Arabic
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Remote position
- International business travel opportunities