Export Manager

Malta (On-site)

Salary: Negotiable

Start: ASAP

Languages: English

I'm looking for an entrepreneurial Export Manager to spearhead my client’s international expansion, taking products from concept all the way to market leadership.

This high-impact role blends business development, product innovation, and operational execution to drive new revenue and forge global partnerships.

You will be reporting directly to me (CEO). You'll unlock growth across Europe.

Who I need:

A battle-tested export leader with 6+ years accelerating food industry growth, hands-on expertise from idea to shelf, and a track record of scaling European markets.

Your Core Impact Areas

Strategic Market Expansion

• Build our export growth engine – craft strategies for high-potential European markets
• Hunt new opportunities – customers, distributors, channels via networks and intel
• Secure partnerships – pitch business cases to me and close strategic deals
• Hit the road – represent us at trade fairs and client meetings (frequent EU travel)

Product Innovation to Market

• Own the full lifecycle – concept, design, production, compliance, launch
• Tailor for success – partner with production/quality/marketing for market-perfect fit
• Nail timelines – factory to final distribution without a hitch

Export Operations Excellence

• Master logistics flow – customs, compliance, seamless global delivery
• Sync the chain – factories, partners, customers in perfect rhythm
• Execute flawlessly – documentation, risk management, on-time wins

Commercial & Financial Leadership

• Drive the numbers – own export P&L, sales targets, margins, pricing
• Advise me directly – forecasts, budgets, performance insights
• Maximize profit – smart costing and market pricing mastery

Team & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead our export crew – seniors, remote/international collaborators
• Unite the company – production, finance, logistics, sales alignment
• Build winners – accountability and peak performance in fast-paced chaos

Your Success Profile

• 6+ years export/international business (food sector ideal)
• Market maker – proven new customers, channels, revenue growth
• Project pro – concept-to-launch with zero execution gaps
• Team commander – seniors, remote/global teams
• Operations guru – EU logistics, customs, regulations
• Financially sharp – P&L, pricing, forecasting ownership
• Road warrior – Europe travel + CEO collaboration

Additional Information

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
Industry: Hospitality
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Functions: Management

Skills

Sales | English | Food and Beverage Operations | Customs Regulations | Forecasting | Export Operations | Finance | Marketing | Logistics Management