Export Sales Manager - Pharmaceutical CDMO

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 270,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a well-established Italian pharmaceutical manufacturer, seeks an Export Sales Manager to drive business development across the Middle East and emerging markets. UAE-based (Dubai or Abu Dhabi preferred) with extensive international travel expected.

You will manage distributors, seek new opportunities, and build long-term partnerships. The role involves representing the company at major exhibitions such as CPHI and Arab Health and coordinating with regulatory, quality, and

Qualifications

• Native Arabic speaker or fluent Arabic (C1/C2).
• Fluent English.
• Previous commercial experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in international sales, export management, business development, or distributor management.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Availability for frequent international travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and further develop an existing portfolio of pharmaceutical customers and distributors.
• Identify and acquire new business opportunities across assigned territories.
• Develop long-term strategic partnerships with distributors and key stakeholders.
• Conduct regular customer visits and business reviews.
• Represent the company at major international exhibitions and industry events, including CPHI, Arab Health, and regional pharmaceutical conferences.
• Collaborate closely with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.
• Support product registration activities with international partners.
• Prepare sales budgets, forecasts, and commercial plans.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities.
• Drive revenue growth and market expansion across assigned regions.

Skills

Arabic fluency

English fluency

Pharma experience

International sales

Negotiation skills

Customer focus

Travel willingness

Job description

Job Description:

About the Role:

Export Sales Manager Middle East & Emerging Markets

Location: UAE (Dubai or Abu Dhabi preferred), GCC region

Extensive international travel required

About the Company

Our client is a well-established Italian pharmaceutical manufacturer seeking an experienced and commercially driven Export Sales Manager to lead business development activities across the Middle East and selected Emerging Markets.

This is a strategic role offering the opportunity to become the key commercial reference for some of the company's most important international markets, while taking over a long-standing customer portfolio and driving future growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage and further develop an existing portfolio of pharmaceutical customers and distributors
• Identify and acquire new business opportunities across assigned territories
• Develop long-term strategic partnerships with distributors and key stakeholders
• Conduct regular customer visits and business reviews
• Represent the company at major international exhibitions and industry events, including CPHI, Arab Health, and regional pharmaceutical conferences
• Collaborate closely with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Manufacturing teams
• Support product registration activities with international partners
• Prepare sales budgets, forecasts, and commercial plans
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities
• Drive revenue growth and market expansion across assigned regions

Your Profile

The Company will consider applicants that meet the following requirements:

• Native Arabic speaker or fluent Arabic (C1/C2 level)
• Fluent English
• Previous commercial experience within the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience in international sales, export management, business development, or distributor management
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Customer-focused mindset
• Availability for frequent international travel

“Candidates, in compliance with Legislative Decree 198/2006, 215/2003 and 216/2003, are invited to read the privacy notice available below the data request form on the application page (EU Regulation No. 2016/679). The job offer is open to candidates of all genders, in compliance with Legislative Decree 198/2006 and current regulations on equal opportunities. The company promotes an inclusive work environment and ensures equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation or disability.”