Company Description können is a strategic transformation firm that partners with owners, boards, and executive leadership teams to create competitive advantage beyond traditional industry boundaries. The firm designs integrated systems where strategy, operations, and intelligent technologies work together to drive scale and resilience. Core areas of focus include structural integration, operating model design, AI-enabled execution, and scalable growth such as export and market expansion. Rather than optimizing parts of a business in isolation, können builds end-to-end ecosystems that support long-term differentiation. Competitive advantage is viewed as the result of deliberately designed systems, not just positioning or branding.
About the Role We are partnering with a growing food ingredients manufacturer to build and scale its export operations across MENA and European markets.
This role sits at the intersection of market development, commercial strategy, and client engagement. The selected candidate will contribute to building a structured export pipeline, identifying high-potential opportunities, and supporting the conversion of leads into long-term business relationships.
Key Responsibilities Identify and develop export opportunities across target markets Execute structured outreach strategies (Linked In, email, and data-driven tools) Conduct discovery conversations to understand client needs and applications Qualify leads based on strategic and commercial fit Support the development of proposals and RFQsCollaborate closely with leadership on deal progression and conversion Maintain a well-organized and trackable sales pipeline
Candidate Profile1–3 years of experience in business development, export, or B2B sales Strong command of English (written and verbal) Ability to engage in structured, professional client conversations Analytical mindset with attention to detail High level of ownership and consistency in execution Interest in industrial food applications or ingredients is a plus
What This Role Is Not Not a relationship-only account management position Not limited to inbound or operational export coordination Requires active market engagement and opportunity development
Compensation & Growth Fixed salary Performance-based incentives aligned with results Clear progression path toward a full commercial / closing role Direct exposure to international markets and strategic projects
Why Join Participate in building a scalable export function from the ground up Work within a structured, performance-oriented environment Gain hands-on experience across multiple international markets Accelerated learning through direct collaboration with senior leadership