Sales Manager

• Identify new market opportunities across Central and West Africa.
• Craft and deliver on market entry and expansion playbooks.
• Define targets, pricing strategies, and distribution approaches tailored to each market.

• Cultivate relationships with importers, distributors, wholesalers, and large-scale buyers.
• Drive negotiations, close deals, and develop long-term partnerships.
• Manage after-sales, feedback, and local market needs to optimize continuity and growth.

• Partner with Marketing, Logistics, and Finance to coordinate product launches, promotions, and logistics.
• Work with head office to ensure product availability, regulatory compliance, and localized packaging support.

• Be a walking encyclopedia on frozen food trading trends from tariffs and competition to cultural taste nuances.
• Deliver timely performance reports and market intelligence to HQ for smart decision-making.

• Proven sales or business development experience in frozen food or broader food trading across Central and/or West Africa.
• Deep understanding of import/export practices, regulatory landscapes, and distribution networks within the region.
• Track record of hitting or exceeding sales targets.
• Exceptional negotiation, relationship-building, and strategic planning skills.
• Based in (or willing to relocate to) Dubai; frequent travel across Africa expected.
• Fluent in English; working French is a major plus.

• French fluency especially handy for Francophone markets.

• Be the central force growing the company's footprint in sizzling emerging markets.
• Backed by a globally recognized brand with award-winning export credentials.
• High autonomy: own the strategy and execution.
• Competitive compensation, travel budget, and room for career growth in a rapidly scaling operation.

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