Category and International Trade Manager
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- Identifying trends, innovative products, and brands in international markets.
- Managing ongoing relationships with suppliers and manufacturers abroad.
- Sourcing new suppliers, developing supply sources, and building long-term collaborations.
- Conducting commercial negotiations on prices, payment terms, exclusivity, and engagement terms.
- Closing contracts and commercial agreements with international suppliers.
- Participating in professional exhibitions locally and abroad, supplier visits, and traveling abroad to identify products, trends, and business opportunities.
- Conducting market research and analyzing consumer and competitor trends locally and globally.
- Building trade strategies and category development in accordance with market needs.
- Responsibility for procurement forecasting, order planning, inventory management, and product assortment.
- Leading new product launches and monitoring their business performance.
- Working continuously with internal interfaces, including sales, marketing, logistics, finance, and regulation departments.
- Analyzing sales and profitability data, generating reports, and identifying opportunities for growth and performance improvement.
- Previous experience in the food industry – mandatory.
- Experience in trade, international procurement, category management, or business development roles – a significant advantage.
- Experience working with suppliers abroad and conducting commercial negotiations.
- Experience in closing contracts and commercial agreements.
- Ability to identify trends and innovative products in international markets.
- High analytical ability and business data analysis.
- Very high level of English – speaking, reading, and writing.
- Willingness to travel abroad and participate in professional exhibitions.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, initiative, independence, and the ability to work with multiple interfaces.
- Commercial thinking, business orientation, and the ability to identify and lead growth opportunities.