Sales Manager

RecruitMe Plus; Dubai; On-site; AED 183,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic sales role in frozen food seeks a driven individual to expand business in Central and West Africa. The successful candidate will strategize and execute market entry, build key relationships with distributors and importers, and report market insights. A competitive salary, autonomy in strategy execution, and a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Travel budget

Room for career growth

Qualifications

• Proven sales or business development experience in frozen food or broader food trading across Central and/or West Africa.
• Deep understanding of import/export practices, regulatory landscapes, and distribution networks within the region.
• Track record of hitting or exceeding sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Identify new market opportunities across Central and West Africa.
• Cultivate relationships with importers, distributors, and large-scale buyers.
• Partner with Marketing, Logistics, and Finance to coordinate product launches.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Strategic planning

Market insight

Fluent in English

Working French

Job description

About our client :

Our client is a powerhouse in food processing and distribution, excelling in frozen food manufacturing & distribution. With a global presence and a solid Dubai base, they serve as a vibrant global-local partner.

Job Location : Dubai, UAE with some travels to Africa

Region Covered : Central & West Africa

Type : Full-time, Office-based (with regional travel)

Role Snapshot :

You'll spearhead the company's business growth in Central and West Africa, building relationships, dominating targets, and elevating their presence across frozen foods and related trading sectors.

What You'll Be Doing :

1. Strategy & Execution :

• Identify new market opportunities across Central and West Africa.
• Craft and deliver on market entry and expansion playbooks.
• Define targets, pricing strategies, and distribution approaches tailored to each market.

2.Sales & Account Management :

Cultivate relationships with importers, distributors, wholesalers, and large-scale buyers.

Drive negotiations, close deals, and develop long-term partnerships.

Manage after-sales, feedback, and local market needs to optimize continuity and growth.

3.Cross-Functional Collaboration :

Partner with Marketing, Logistics, and Finance to coordinate product launches, promotions, and logistics.

Work with head office to ensure product availability, regulatory compliance, and localized packaging support.

4.Market Insight & Growth Reporting :

Be a walking encyclopedia on frozen food trading trends from tariffs and competition to cultural taste nuances.

Deliver timely performance reports and market intelligence to HQ for smart decision-making.

What You Bring to the Table :

1.Must-Haves :

Proven sales or business development experience in frozen food or broader food trading across Central and / or West Africa.

Deep understanding of import / export practices, regulatory landscapes, and distribution networks within the region.

Track record of hitting or exceeding sales targets.

Exceptional negotiation, relationship-building, and strategic planning skills.

Based in (or willing to relocate to) Dubai; frequent travel across Africa expected.

Fluent in English; working French is a major plus.

2.Nice-To-Haves :

French fluency especially handy for Francophone markets.

Perks & Why Its a Killer Opportunity :

Be the central force growing the company's footprint in sizzling emerging markets.

Backed by a globally recognized brand with award-winning export credentials.

High autonomy : own the strategy and execution.

Competitive compensation, travel budget, and room for career growth in a rapidly scaling operation.