Company: Venkon Agro Foods Pvt. Ltd.
Position: International Sales Manager
Experience: 10+ Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Spices | Dehydrated Products | Food Ingredients

ABOUT THE ROLE

Venkon Agro Foods Pvt. Ltd. is looking for an experienced International Sales Manager with a proven track record in export sales of spices, dehydrated products, food ingredients or related products.

We are specifically looking for a sales professional with an existing international buyer, importer, distributor and trader network who can generate business through established industry relationships.

This is a business-generation role, not a cold-market development role. The ideal candidate should be capable of leveraging their existing network to generate qualified enquiries, samples, negotiations and export orders immediately after joining.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Drive international B2B sales for Venkon's range of spices, seasonings, dehydrated products and food ingredients.
- Generate business through an existing network of overseas buyers, importers, distributors, wholesalers and traders.
- Develop current customers and expand Venkon's international customer base.
- Identify immediate business opportunities within existing industry relationships.
- Manage the complete international sales cycle:
- Lead Generation → Enquiry → Quotation → Sampling → Negotiation → Order Confirmation → Execution → Repeat Business
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with international customers.

- Develop importer and distributor partnerships in target markets.
- Conduct regular meetings and business discussions with overseas buyers.
- Negotiate pricing, MOQ, payment terms, packaging, Incoterms and other commercial terms.
- Coordinate with Production, Quality, Logistics, Documentation and Commercial teams for smooth execution of export orders.
- Follow up on samples, quotations, enquiries and pending orders.




- Maintain an updated international sales pipeline and provide regular sales forecasts.
- Monitor international market trends, competitor pricing and customer requirements.
- Identify opportunities for bulk supply, customized products and private-label solutions.
- Participate in international exhibitions, buyer-seller meets and industry events.
- Travel internationally when required for customer meetings and business development.
- Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual export sales targets.TARGET MARKETS

The candidate should have an established network across:

- Saudi Arabia & GCC
- Asian Markets
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Bangladesh
- Sri Lanka
- Nepal
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Philippines
- USA
- Canada
- Selected African Markets

Strong existing buyer/importer/distributor relationships in Saudi Arabia, GCC, Asian markets, USA and/or Canada will be highly valuable.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

- 10+ years of proven international B2B sales experience in spices, dehydrated products, food ingredients, FMCG or a closely related industry.
- Existing international buyer/importer/distributor network is mandatory.
- Proven experience selling spices or food ingredients in international markets.
- Strong existing connections in Saudi Arabia/GCC and Asian markets will be preferred.
- Experience and active customer relationships in the USA and/or Canada will be an added advantage.
- Proven ability to generate actual export business, not just leads.
- Strong understanding of international sales and export commercial processes.
- Experience with MOQ, pricing, quotations, payment terms, Incoterms, packaging and export documentation.




- Experience dealing with importers, distributors, wholesalers, traders, food manufacturers and FMCG companies.
- Proven track record of achieving export sales targets.
- Strong negotiation, communication and relationship-management skills.
- Willingness to travel internationally when required.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for someone who already knows the market and knows the buyers.

The ideal candidate should bring:

Existing Buyers + Importer/Distributor Network + Spices Industry Experience + Proven Export Sales + Ability to Generate Immediate Business

The candidate should be able to leverage their existing relationships to generate qualified enquiries and orders shortly after joining Venkon.

IMPORTANT

Candidates without prior international sales experience in spices, dehydrated products or food ingredients will not be considered.

Candidates without an existing international buyer/importer/distributor network will not be considered.

This is not a cold-calling or database-building role. We are looking for a proven international sales professional who can bring business through an established market network.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

- Monthly export sales revenue
- Export sales volume / tonnage
- New international accounts acquired
- Purchase orders generated
- Business generated through existing network
- New importers/distributors onboarded
- Repeat export orders
- Conversion of enquiries into orders
- Customer retention
- Achievement of monthly and quarterly sales targets

COMPENSATION

Salary: Competitive and based on experience, market network and proven sales performance.

Incentives: Performance-based incentives linked to export sales and business generation.

Travel: International travel for customer meetings, exhibitions and market development will be required.

Pay: ₹100,000.00 - ₹200,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Export Sales Manager (India)
🏢 Venkon Agro Food Pvt.Ltd
📍 India