Export Business Development Director

📍 Sharqia, EgyptFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: 2w ago🔄 Updated: 2w ago
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The Export Business Development Director will be responsible for developing and executing the International Business Development Strategy across key global regions including Europe, East Asia, Brazil, and the Americas. This role involves identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing new markets, business opportunities, customers, distributors, and strategic partners, and leading market-entry strategies from assessment to launch. The Director will build and maintain a strong international business pipeline, convert opportunities into sustainable revenue growth, and develop strategic partnerships with global distributors, importers, retailers, food manufacturers, and key accounts. Responsibilities also include identifying opportunities for new product development, conducting market intelligence and feasibility studies, leading high-level commercial negotiations, and developing country-specific Go-to-Market and Route-to-Market strategies. The role requires establishing and monitoring BD KPIs, collaborating closely with internal departments, and leading and developing the International Business Development team. The ideal candidate will have 10-12+ years of experience in Business Development, International Sales, or Commercial roles within Food & Beverage or FMCG, with a proven track record in new market development and international business generation. A strong network of international contacts, a solid understanding of market entry and distribution models, and excellent strategic thinking, negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills are crucial. Fluency in English and strong international communication skills are mandatory, as is a willingness to undertake international business travel.
Required Skills
Other
○Market Entry Strategy○Distribution Models○export○international sales
Business, Sales & Management
○Go-to-Market Strategy○Business Development○Real Estate Sales
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
○Negotiation○Strategic Thinking○Analytical Skills○Leadership○Communication○Organizational Development
Operations, Logistics & Supply Chain
○Logistics
Information Technology
○Laravel
Requirements
10–12+ years of experience in Business Development / International Sales / Commercial within Food & Beverage or FMCG.Proven track record in opening new markets and generating new international business.Strong network of international distributors, importers, retailers, and strategic partners.Strong understanding of market entry, GTM, distribution models, commercial negotiations, and international business development.Excellent strategic thinking, negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills.Fluent English with strong international communication skills.Willingness to undertake international business travel.
Description
Develop and execute the International Business Development Strategy across Europe, East Asia, Brazil, and the Americas.Identify, evaluate, and prioritize new markets, business opportunities, customers, distributors, and strategic partners.Lead market-entry strategies from market assessment and opportunity sizing through to launch and commercial scale-up.Build and maintain a strong international business pipeline, converting opportunities into sustainable revenue growth.Develop strategic partnerships with global distributors, importers, retailers, food manufacturers, and key accounts.Identify opportunities for new product development, private label, co-manufacturing, joint ventures, and strategic alliances.Conduct market intelligence, competitor analysis, customer mapping, and commercial feasibility studies to support investment decisions.Lead high-level commercial negotiations and structure win-win long-term partnerships.Develop country-specific Go-to-Market and Route-to-Market strategies to accelerate market penetration.Establish and monitor BD KPIs including pipeline value, new markets, new customers, conversion rate, revenue, and profitability.Work closely with Sales, Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations to convert business opportunities into scalable commercial projects.Lead and develop the International Business Development team, ensuring strong execution and accountability.
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