Export Manager (Agriculture)
AgriVenture Egypt·New Cairo, Cairo·wuzzuf·offentliggjort 04.11.2026 - Build the annual export plan and season strategy with the Commercial Director, by market, customer and product.
- Research and capture opportunities in new markets where the company is not yet present.
- Track market prices, competitors, demand trends and windows of supply.
- Build long-term relationships with importers, retailers and distributors.
- Look for strong partners and programs, not only spot sales, to grow the Agriventure brand abroad.
- Introduce new products and varieties to existing and potential customers.
- Negotiate prices, volumes, Incoterms and payment terms within approved limits.
- Prepare offers, proformas and sales contracts.
- Keep records of export orders, sales, revenue and invoices, and report gross sales by market and customer.
- Turn harvest forecasts into a weekly export sales and shipping plan with Planning and the pack houses.
- Agree with the Local Sales Manager how volumes and grades are split between export and local.
- Match customer specifications (grade, packing, labeling) with what the farms and pack houses can deliver.
- Confirm orders and pass clear instructions to the pack houses, QC and Logistics.
- Follow each shipment up to arrival with the Logistics Manager.
- Make sure export documents match the contract and the market's requirements.
- Handle quality claims and complaints quickly with QC and Logistics, and agree settlements within limits.
- Give customers reliable feedback and after-sales support.
- Keep up to date with each market's import rules, residue limits, certifications (for example GlobalG.A.P.) and labeling.
- Work with QA so farms and pack houses meet customer and market requirements.
- Check customer credit and agree payment security with Finance.
- Follow up overdue payments with Finance.
- Represent the company at trade fairs and customer visits.
- Work with Marketing on samples, product sheets and brand materials for export.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Agriculture, Commerce or a related field; an MBA is an advantage.
- 8–10 years in export sales, at least 3 in a managerial role.
- Fresh produce export experience is required; berries or other premium fruit is a strong advantage.
- Proven sales track record and an existing network of international buyers.
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- Good knowledge of Incoterms, export payment terms and documentation.
- Market analysis and pricing.
- Good computer skills (MS Office, ERP / CRM).
- Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic; another language is a plus.
- Willing to travel.
