Export Sales manager

4 giorni fa

siena, tuscany, Italia LHH Tempo pieno

About the Role:
Export Sales Manager Middle East & Emerging Markets

Location: UAE (Dubai or Abu Dhabi preferred), GCC region

✈ Extensive international travel required

About the Company

Our client is a well-established Italian pharmaceutical manufacturer seeking an experienced and commercially driven Export Sales Manager to lead business development activities across the Middle East and selected Emerging Markets.

This is a strategic role offering the opportunity to become the key commercial reference for some of the company's most important international markets, while taking over a long-standing customer portfolio and driving future growth initiatives.



Responsibilities

  • Responsibilities
    • Manage and further develop an existing portfolio of pharmaceutical customers and distributors
    • Identify and acquire new business opportunities across assigned territories
    • Develop long-term strategic partnerships with distributors and key stakeholders
    • Conduct regular customer visits and business reviews
    • Represent the company at major international exhibitions and industry events, including CPHI, Arab Health, and regional pharmaceutical conferences
    • Collaborate closely with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Manufacturing teams
    • Support product registration activities with international partners
    • Prepare sales budgets, forecasts, and commercial plans
    • Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities
    • Drive revenue growth and market expansion across assigned regions


Your Profile

The Company will consider applicants that meet the following requirements:


  • Native Arabic speaker or fluent Arabic (C1/C2 level)
  • Fluent English
  • Previous commercial experience within the pharmaceutical industry
  • Experience in international sales, export management, business development, or distributor management
  • Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
  • Customer-focused mindset
  • Availability for frequent international travel

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The job offer is open to candidates of all genders, in compliance with Legislative Decree 198/2006 and current regulations on equal opportunities. The company promotes an inclusive work environment and ensures equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation or disability.”