Export Sales Director

Job Summary: EGAST is seeking an accomplished and commercially driven “Export Sales Director” to lead our international sales strategy and accelerate our global growth in the Frozen Fruits & Vegetables sector. This is a strategic leadership position for a senior export professional who combines deep industry expertise, an established international customer network, strong commercial acumen, and a proven track record of building and scaling export business across global markets. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global export sales strategy aligned with EGAST’s growth objectives.
• Establish ambitious but achievable revenue, volume, margin, and market-expansion targets.
• Identify priority markets and develop market-entry and expansion strategies.
• Provide senior management with market intelligence, commercial insights, and growth recommendations.

International Business Development

• Drive the acquisition of new international customers and strategic accounts.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with importers, distributors, retailers, wholesalers, foodservice groups, and industrial buyers.
• Expand EGAST’s presence across existing and emerging international markets.
• Develop strategic partnerships that generate sustainable, long-term export growth.

Commercial Management

• Lead negotiations on pricing, contracts, payment terms, Incoterms, volumes, and commercial agreements.
• Protect and improve sales margins while maintaining competitive market positioning.
• Monitor international market prices, competitors, demand trends, and customer requirements.
• Develop accurate sales forecasts and manage the export sales budget.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the export sales team.
• Establish clear KPIs and performance-management systems.
• Build a culture focused on accountability, customer excellence, commercial performance, and continuous growth.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Work closely with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Logistics, Finance, and Senior Management to ensure seamless order execution.
• Ensure customer specifications, quality requirements, shipment schedules, and export documentation are consistently met.
• Resolve high-level customer and operational issues while protecting long-term business relationships.

Market Representation

• Represent EGAST at major international food exhibitions, trade fairs, business meetings, and industry events .
• Maintain a strong understanding of global frozen food trends and identify new commercial opportunities.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in Export Sales / International Business Development .
• A master's degree or MBA is an advantage.
• Mandatory experience in the Frozen Fruits & Vegetables industry.
• A proven record of successfully developing and managing international export markets.
• A strong and established network of international buyers, importers, distributors, retailers, or foodservice customers .
• Demonstrated success in achieving significant sales growth and profitability.
• Strong knowledge of the global frozen fruits & vegetables market.
• Extensive experience in commercial negotiations and strategic account management.
• Strong understanding of export procedures, international logistics, Incoterms, payment terms, and export documentation .
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing sales teams.
• Excellent analytical, strategic-thinking, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent command of English , both written and spoken.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.
• Strong executive presence, communication skills, and business relationship-building capabilities.

Location: El Sheikh Zayed City, Egypt