Job summary:
Responsible for managing all export operations for a construction/decoration and aluminum facades company, from opening markets and developing international clients to executing shipments and ensuring delivery in accordance with specifications, time, and cost.
Duties and responsibilities.
Develop an annual export plan for target markets.
Follow up on export documentation, shipping, customs, insurance, and international standards.
Coordinate with the production/installation team to ensure products comply with foreign market requirements.
Visit external customers and distributors when necessary, and participate in trade shows.
Prepare quotations and shipping plans, and analyze export costs and profit margins.
Build and strengthen relationships with external customers and suppliers.
Follow up on after-sales performance.
Requirements:
Experience in export, ideally in construction/decoration or aluminum facades.
Knowledge of export procedures, Incoterms, shipping and logistics.
Technical background or work experience in façade/aluminum materials.
Fluency in English and Arabic, and another language for the target market.
Excellent negotiator and communicator with international experience.
Preferred skills:
Network in a foreign market.
Knowledge of architectural facade systems or aluminium installation.
Experience in exhibitions or international marketing.