Requirements
The ideal candidate will have an MBA/Master's degree and over 20 years of commercial experience, with at least 7 years in senior commercial leadership roles within the agri-food industry (juices, concentrates, or IQF). Proven track record in driving commercial growth and international expansion is mandatory. Strong skills in international business development, market expansion, sales optimization, P&L management, and people leadership are essential. Excellent English is required, with French, Italian, or Spanish being a strong plus. Frequent international travel is mandatory.
Description
Employer OverviewA leading Egyptian agri-food organization targeting leadership in the industry, specializing in sustainable food products including citrus and tomato concentrates, strawberries, and mixed vegetables.With a strong focus on quality, innovation, and eco-friendly practices, the organization is entering an exciting growth phase, expanding its international presence and driving sustainable, profitable commercial growth.Job SummaryWe are looking for an accomplished Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to lead the overall commercial strategy, international market expansion, revenue growth, and customer development across targeted geographies.The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in the agri-food industry, particularly juices, concentrates, or IQF, combined with strong commercial leadership and international business development capabilities.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute the overall commercial strategy to drive growth and international market expansion.Identify new markets, market-entry opportunities, competitive positioning, and growth channels.Lead Sales and Business Development teams to achieve ambitious revenue and market-share targets.Develop strategic accounts, international partnerships, distribution channels, and customer relationships.Drive pricing, margin optimization, revenue growth, forecasting, and P&L performance.Lead product and category strategies based on market requirements, consumer trends, and regional preferences.Oversee new product launches, positioning, pricing, and promotional strategies across different markets.Build strong relationships with international traders, B2B/B2C customers, blenders, and strategic partners.Align commercial, marketing, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and R&D functions to support business objectives.Leverage data, analytics, and AI solutions to improve commercial decision-making and operational efficiency.Lead, mentor, and develop the commercial organization while building a high-performance culture.QualificationsMBA/Master's degree.20+ years of commercial experience.7+ years in senior commercial leadership roles.Proven track record in driving commercial growth and international expansion.Mandatory experience within the agri-food industry, specifically juices, concentrates, or IQF.International Business Development & Market ExpansionStrategic Market AnalysisSales & Revenue OptimizationPricing & Margin ManagementP&L Management & Financial AcumenProduct & Category ManagementTrade Marketing & Lead GenerationCustomer & Strategic Account ManagementData Analytics & Commercial Decision-MakingSupply Chain & Distribution KnowledgeInternational Trade & Regulatory ComplianceStrategic thinking and commercial visionStrong execution and results orientationChange leadershipPeople leadership and developmentCross-functional collaborationInnovation and continuous improvementStrong negotiation and stakeholder managementExcellent English is required.French, Italian, or Spanish is a strong plus.Willingness and ability to travel frequently internationally is mandatory.