Export Sales Executive

Export Sales ExecutivePalomba General Trading LLCJeddah, Saudi ArabiaFull-time | On-siteAbout Palomba General Trading LLCPalomba General Trading LLC is an international trading and business-development company headquartered in Dubai and operating across the GCC, Europe and selected international markets.Our portfolio includes natural ingredients, botanical extracts, flavour systems, essential oils and specialised raw materials serving customers in the food, beverage, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and fragrance industries.We are seeking an Export Sales Executive to develop new B2B customers and commercial opportunities across GCC and selected international markets.The RoleThe Export Sales Executive will be responsible for identifying prospective customers, developing new business relationships and supporting international sales opportunities from initial contact through commercial negotiation.The position is suited to a commercially driven professional who enjoys developing new markets and working directly with international customers.Key ResponsibilitiesIdentify and develop new B2B customers across GCC and international markets.Research prospective customers and target industries.Initiate contact with relevant commercial decision-makers.Develop and maintain a structured sales pipeline.Understand customer requirements and identify suitable product solutions.Prepare commercial proposals and quotations.Coordinate samples and product information with internal teams.Follow up customer evaluations and commercial opportunities.Negotiate pricing and commercial conditions within agreed parameters.Maintain accurate customer and opportunity information within the CRM.Develop relationships with distributors and industrial customers.Monitor market developments and new commercial opportunities.Prepare regular sales and pipeline reports.Coordinate with Product, Procurement, Logistics and Technical teams.Participate in customer meetings, exhibitions and industry events.Support development of new geographic markets.Monitor existing customer activity and identify opportunities for additional business.Contribute to achievement of international sales targets.RequirementsBachelor's degree in Business Administration, International Business, Marketing or a related discipline.2–5 years of relevant B2B sales or business-development experience.Strong commercial and negotiation skills.Proven ability to develop professional customer relationships.Excellent written and spoken English.Strong organisational and follow-up skills.Experience using CRM systems is advantageous.Good Microsoft Office skills.Ability to work independently and manage multiple commercial opportunities.Willingness to travel when required.Preferred ExperienceExperience in one or more of the following sectors will be considered an advantage:International tradingFood ingredientsFood and beverageNutraceuticalsPharmaceuticalsCosmeticsFlavours and fragrancesEssential oilsSpecialty chemicalsIndustrial distributionPrevious exposure to GCC or international export markets is advantageous.Arabic or another international business language is useful but not mandatory.Compensation & BenefitsSAR 15,000 – 20,000 per month, depending on relevant experience and qualifications.The compensation package may also include:Performance-based sales bonusPrivate medical insurancePaid annual leaveAnnual flight allowanceProfessional development opportunitiesEmployment and visa support where legally applicableWhat We OfferDirect responsibility for international business development.Exposure to customers across GCC and international markets.International and multicultural working environment.Participation in exhibitions and customer meetings.Opportunity to work across several industries and product categories.Performance-based professional development.Career progression toward Senior Export Sales Executive, Export Sales Manager or Regional Business Development Manager.ApplicationCandidates should submit an updated CV in English outlining relevant experience in:B2B sales;export or international sales;new customer acquisition;commercial negotiation;CRM and pipeline management.Applicants should also indicate:Current locationNotice periodEarliest availabilityExpected salaryOnly candidates whose professional experience is reasonably aligned with the position will be contacted.Palomba General Trading LLC evaluates candidates according to professional experience, skills and qualifications.