Export Director – Cosmeceutical/Pharmaceutical

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Opening and developing new business opportunities in existing and new markets.
• Communicate with export related authorities and customers in all relevant territories and countries.
• Negotiate contracts for sales, manage, renew and review contracts as required to enable effective trading.
• Establishing contacts with customers and distributors in different countries.
• Evaluating and selecting suitable agents to sell and distribute the company products while maintaining proper relations with clients and agents.
• Working in synergy with other departments both effectively and relevantly to establish and maintain effective export activities and support in terms of sales, purchasing, materials management, production and overall operating functions
• Preparing an export budget fit to achieve the organisational goals. Periodic evaluation of subordinates and identification of training needs and follow-up implementation to ensure the efficiency of performance and improve productivity.
• Prepare periodic reports reflecting the department's performance and activities.
• Conduct marketing research and compare the position of the company to the competitors in the market and make the necessary recommendations.