Key Responsibilities Export Business Development Manager Africa

Location- India, based at Ludhiana with frequent Travel to Africa

The candidate will be responsible for developing new markets, appointing distributors, building brands, and generating sales across Africa.

Responsibilities

• Develop distributors and importers across West and Central Africa

• Identify recent business opportunities and grow sales in existing markets

• Travel extensively across African countries for market development

• Build brand presence through roadshows, promotions, trade marketing, and digital marketing

• Develop marketing strategies for each market

• Manage distributor relationships and negotiate commercial terms

• Monitor competitor activities and provide market insights

Candidate Profile

Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years experience in Africa markets





• Must have worked in or traveled extensively across Africa

• Experience in Food / FMCG industry preferred

Education

• Graduate (mandatory)

• MBA preferred (Marketing / International Business)

Age

• Preferred 35–40 years

Skills

• Strong distributor development experience

• Knowledge of African trade channels

• Strong negotiation and relationship-building ability

• Ability to work independently and develop markets from scratch

Additional Advantage

• French language knowledge

• Existing network of African distributors/importers

Compensation

• Fixed salary: ₹8–12 Lakhs per annum

• High performance incentives linked to sales

Location

India-based with frequent travel to Africa

📌 Export Business Development Manager(Food/FMCG Exports to Central & West Africa) (Ludhiana)
🏢 Sudesh Kumar bali ( Proprietor of P & I Management Consultants)
📍 Ludhiana