Export Sales & Marketing Senior Executive/Assistant Manager (FMCG - Food & Beverages)

• Build strong command of the assigned export territory — its distribution channels, consumer behavior, competitive set, and regional nuances.
  
• Shape and refine the marketing approach for that territory, taking accountability for sales outcomes, advertising, promotional activity, and profitability.
  
• Own the marketing plan cycle for the territory — annual, mid-term, and long-term — and see plans through to execution.
  
• Contribute to product and business development within the assigned market: supporting new launches, refining existing products (concept, packaging, design), and identifying cost efficiencies.
  
• Maintain close, productive relationships with distributors, working to grow distribution and lift performance against company sales and profit goals.
  
• Visit customers and assess on-the-ground market conditions as needed to keep export sales targets on track.
  
• Pursue new market entry by introducing and promoting the product range in additional countries.
  
• Handle customer inquiries promptly and accurately to build lasting trust with distributors and prospective buyers.
  
• Track export order fulfillment to ensure delivery commitments are met and payments are collected on schedule.
  
• Monitor accounts receivable aging to keep collections on time.
  
• Compile reliable monthly sales and stock-movement reports to prevent both shortages and excess inventory.
  
• Keep expense reporting accurate and up to date.
  
• Contribute to supply chain and inventory planning efforts aimed at delivering customer value efficiently and sustainably.
  
• Grow brand visibility in export markets through social media and targeted marketing campaigns, staying within the departmental budget.
  
• Deepen consumer understanding of the product through promotional materials and outreach activities.
  
• Help maintain compliance with food safety, quality, environmental, safety, halal, and food defense standards within the role's scope.
  
• Travel outside the office as the role requires.
  
• Carry out other tasks assigned by management from time to time.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, International Trade, or a related field.
  
• At least 3–5 years of experience in export sales, international business, or distributor management, preferably within FMCG or manufacturing.
  
• Working knowledge of export documentation, trade compliance, and supply chain/logistics coordination.
  
• Strong relationship-management skills, with experience liaising with overseas distributors and customers.
  
• Good grasp of sales reporting, accounts receivable monitoring, and budget/expense tracking.
  
• Familiarity with food safety, quality, halal, and regulatory compliance standards is an advantage.
  
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.
  
• Strong written and spoken English; additional language skills are a plus for regional market coverage.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for reporting and analysis.