Your missionWe are a newly founded group of top Italian manufacturers of sausage and ham specialities with a strong sales position in Italy.As part of our internationalisation and expansion strategy, we are looking for an Export Market Development Manager (m/f/d) with professional experience in the export of food products.In co-operation with at least 5 leading and well-known Italian producers in the areas of:Cooked hamraw hamraw sausagecooked sausageYou will put together product ranges, develop export strategies and set up an export department for the European market with a focus on the following countriesFranceBelgiumSpainPolandCzech RepublicDenmarkSwedenYour area of responsibility consists of the following topics:Market expansion strategy:Developing and implementing a comprehensive market expansion strategy to identify new opportunities for global business developmentAnalysing market trends, competitor activities and customer needs to support strategic decision-makingIdentifying and developing new markets and acquiring new target groupsBudget compliance, documentation and success monitoring of the actions carried outPreparation of reports with reporting line to the BoardAcquisition of new partners:Carrying out market research to identify potential partners and assess their suitability for collaborationContacting potential importers and distributors, building close relationships to secure partnershipsNegotiation and contract management:Leading negotiations with potential partners and securing favourable terms for both partiesLiaising with the legal department and other relevant departments in drafting and finalising contractsYour job will initially be to build up the product ranges and liaise with our partners in Italy.Your profileDegree in business administration or appropriate trainingProven professional experience in export, ideally in the FMCG sectorGood knowledge of Italian and English; further language skills are an advantageExperience in the private label sector is an advantageSales-orientated, communicative personality with negotiating skills and assertivenessEntrepreneurial thinking, flexibility, drive to succeed and ability to work in a teamIntercultural management skillsInterest in Italian culture and an affinity for Italian cuisineGeneral interest in high-quality food and its historyHigh willingness to travel within EuropeWhy us?a secure job in a network of growing companiesflat hierarchies"approachable" superiorsshort decision-making processeswork-life balance:Option to work from homeflexitimeChristmas and New Year's Eve offWarm, familiar working atmosphere flat hierarchies with fair treatment for allAttractive benefits:30 days holidayTeam eventsPersonnel purchaseUp-to-date:Digital learning world (under construction)Further training opportunities in the specialist areaFairness:Performance-related remuneration of 70,000 gross per yearHoliday Christmas bonusTarget bonuses #J-18808-Ljbffr
