Export Head – Africa

My client a leading food and beverage manufacturer in the UAE is currently looking for an Export Head (Africa) to join their team in Sharjah. Reporting to the CEO, you will cover regional export to African region. Below more details:

Responsibilities:

• You will have overall responsibility for achieving the Sales and Distribution objectives for Export of and International Business.
• Develop and achieve or exceed the sales/volume goals targets as defined in the business plan.
• Coordinate with the Head of Marketing to ensure marketing tools are provided to the trade to increase brand visibility and thereby achieve business objectives.
• Direct and coordinate with the logistics manager for ensuring proper warehouse operations, fleet management, inventory levels and stock management.
• Create, develop, build and maintain relationships with partners to ensure that Export objectives are met.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated functional expertise with a FMCG company for a minimum of 15+ years (specially in products like Evaporated Milk, Cream, Tomato Paste, Tomato Ketchup, Milk Powder, Light Mayonnaise)