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Job Description
The Role
We are hiring an ambitious and commercially driven Export Sales Lead to spearhead our business development efforts across African and Middle Eastern markets. You will be responsible for building and managing a pipeline of international buyers, closing export deals, and representing Global Zone Link as a trusted trading partner on the global stage.
This is a high-impact, client-facing role for someone who knows how to open doors, negotiate across cultures, and close with confidence.
What You’ll Do
- Identify, qualify, and develop new export clients and distribution channels
- Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting and outreach to negotiation, deal closure, and post-sale relationship management
- Coordinate with operations and logistics teams to ensure smooth order fulfillment, timely shipment, and documentation compliance
- Prepare competitive pricing proposals, Proforma Invoices, and export quotations
- Attend international trade exhibitions and represent the company at industry events
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and buyer demand across target regions
- Report on sales pipeline, deal progress, and revenue forecasts to senior management
Job Requirements
What We’re Looking For
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Trade, Marketing, or a related field
- Experience: 4+ years in export sales, international business development, or commodity trading — experience with fresh produce or industrial goods is a strong plus
- Languages: Fluent in Arabic and English is a must (written and spoken)
- Market Knowledge: Familiarity with African, Asian and/or Middle Eastern buyer landscape, import regulations, and trade dynamics
- Trade Skills: Understanding of export documentation (LCs, Bills of Lading, Certificates of Origin), Incoterms, and pricing structures
- Character: A self-starter with exceptional communication skills, commercial instincts, and the resilience to build relationships across time zones and cultures
