Export Director Europe

The Sales & Marketing division of Randstad Professional, specialized in the recruitment of Middle and Senior Management profiles, is looking for a candidate on behalf of a leading company in the food sector for the position of :

Export Director – Europe

Key Responsibilities

Develop and seek out new clients in the Foodservice, Normal Trade, and Modern Trade (GDO) channels;

Identify and develop new business opportunities and manage existing clients within the sector;

Monitor market trends and provide analysis to support strategic decision-making;

Handle negotiations with key clients in the Food Service, Normal Trade, and Modern Trade sectors, including commercial agreements, pricing, and promotional activities;

Analyze client needs and requests and ensure the sale of the company's various product categories;

Ensure the achievement of revenue and profit margin targets;

Prepare periodic reports on activities and results achieved;

Managing a team of junior sales and back office;

Collaborate with production, marketing, and R&D teams to ensure operational excellence, and with the export and customer service teams for post-sales support.

Candidate Profile

At least 8 years of experience in a similar role is required;

Previous experience in the food sector, specifically in cured meats and cold cuts, is mandatory;

Strong knowledge of sales dynamics in the importer and specialized distributor sector, particularly in the HoReCa or GDO channels, is essential;

Excellent command of the English language is required;

Solid understanding of international markets and commercial operations;

Strong business development skills;

Willingness to travel internationally;

Opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic and rapidly expanding environment.

Work model Flexible working with business travel abroad and to HQ.

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