Meat Trading Sales Officer

Talent Shark HR Consultancy L.L.C; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Shark HR Consultancy L.L.C is seeking a dynamic Sales & Business Development professional in Abu Dhabi to lead meat trading initiatives. You will develop and execute sales strategies, identify and close deals with importers, exporters, retailers and distributors, and expand relationships with major retail chains across the UAE, GCC and MENA.

You will manage client databases, coordinate with procurement, logistics and quality teams for halal and food safety compliance, review trade

Qualifications

• Excellent negotiation, sales and relationship management skills.
• Strong business and commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Willingness to travel within the region.
• Valid UAE driving license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies for meat trading.
• Identify, negotiate and close deals with meat importers, exporters, retailers and distributors.
• Build relationships with major retail chains and regional distributors.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand market share in UAE, GCC and MENA region.
• Coordinate with procurement, logistics and quality/compliance teams for halal and food safety.

Skills

Negotiation

Sales & Relationship

Business acumen

English communication

Arabic advantage

UAE driving license

Travel willingness

Job description

Sales & Business Development

• Develop and execute sales strategies for meat trading with full P&L accountability.
• Identify, negotiate and close deals with meat importers, exporters, retailers and wholesalers.
• Build and expand a strong network of relationships with major retail chains such as Carrefour, LuLu Hypermarket, and other regional retailers and distributors.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand market share within the UAE, GCC and MENA Region meat trading sector.

Client & Market Management

• Maintain and continuously update a comprehensive database of potential and existing buyers (retailers, importers, wholesalers, butcheries, distributors) for meat products.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, buyers and logistics/freight providers to optimize margins and trading volumes.

Commercial & Trade Operations

• Negotiate purchase and sales terms, pricing and contracts with suppliers and buyers.
• Coordinate with procurement, logistics and quality/compliance teams to ensure smooth order fulfilment, including halal certification and food safety compliance.
• Review shipping and trade documentation (LCs, certificates of origin, halal certificates, health certificates) to ensure smooth import/export operations.

Marketing & Trade Shows

• Represent the company at trade shows, exhibitions and industry events related to the meat and food trading sector.
• Support marketing initiatives to promote the company's meat trading portfolio.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Excellent negotiation, sales and relationship management skills.
• Strong business and commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic is an advantage).
• Valid UAE driving license preferred.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the region to visit clients, suppliers and trade events.