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
1. Build our export growth engine – craft strategies for high-potential European markets
2. Hunt new opportunities – customers, distributors, channels via networks and intel
3. Secure partnerships – pitch business cases to me and close strategic deals
4. Hit the road – represent us at trade fairs and client meetings (frequent EU travel)
Product Innovation to Market
5. Own the full lifecycle – concept, design, production, compliance, launch
6. Tailor for success – partner with production/quality/marketing for market-perfect fit
7. Nail timelines – factory to final distribution without a hitch
Export Operations Excellence
8. Master logistics flow – customs, compliance, seamless global delivery
9. Sync the chain – factories, partners, customers in perfect rhythm
10. Execute flawlessly – documentation, risk management, on-time wins
Commercial & Financial Leadership
11. Drive the numbers – own export P&L, sales targets, margins, pricing
12. Advise me directly – forecasts, budgets, performance insights
13. Maximize profit – smart costing and market pricing mastery
Team & Cross-Functional Leadership
14. Lead our export crew – seniors, remote/international collaborators
15. Unite the company – production, finance, logistics, sales alignment
16. Build winners – accountability and peak performance in fast-paced chaos
Your Success Profile
17. 6+ years export/international business (food sector ideal)
18. Market maker – proven new customers, channels, revenue growth
19. Project pro – concept-to-launch with zero execution gaps
20. Team commander – seniors, remote/global teams
21. Operations guru – EU logistics, customs, regulations
22. Financially sharp – P&L, pricing, forecasting ownership
23. 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