Business Development Manager - Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

MEAT & LIVESTOCK AUSTRALIA; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organization in the meat industry is seeking a Business Development Manager for the MENA region to enhance demand for Australian beef, lamb, and goatmeat. This role requires experience in food marketing and excellent interpersonal skills, along with knowledge of the Australian red meat industry. The successful candidate will have the chance to impact international market growth and economic development.

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing or business development in the food industry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven history of teamwork.
• Preferably has knowledge or experience in the Australian red meat industry.
• Experience in dealing with international stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic programs to boost demand for Australian meat in MENA.
• Impact the success of the Australian meat industry internationally.
• Contribute to economic growth by fostering market opportunities.

Skills

Marketing / business development experience in the food industry

Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Understanding of Australian red meat industry

Negotiation with international stakeholders

Job description

About the Role

As MLA’s Business Development Manager – MENA , you’ll be instrumental in developing and executing strategic programs to significantly boost the demand for Australian beef, lamb, and goatmeat across the dynamic and rapidly growing Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

This is a unique opportunity to directly impact the success of a vital Australian industry on an international scale, contributing to economic growth and fostering new market opportunities.

Our ideal Business Development Manager - MENA has :

• Marketing / business development experience in the food industry
• Proven history of successful teamwork and excellent interpersonal skills
• Some existing knowledge / experience in Australian red meat industry is preferred (including technical knowledge of red meat packaging, shelf life, food safety, industry systems, NPD process)
• History or demonstration of successfully dealing and / or negotiating with international stakeholders – industry & government

The successful candidate will be required to hold an appropriate visa / residency status for full time employment in the advertised location. For more information refer to the position description. Apply now via the link to submit your application (incl. resume).