Export Manager Maghreb - Agro Business

Proarcai; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Proarcai Iberian subsidiary seeks an Export Manager to lead international sales in agriculture. You will coordinate commercial, administrative and logistics activities, driving growth across Maghreb and other regions while collaborating with Sales and Marketing teams to hit targets.

The role requires 3–5 years in agricultural export, a degree in Agricultural Engineering, and fluency in English, French and Spanish. Travel 40–50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Agricultural Engineering or Technical Agricultural Engineering, or equivalent.
• Specialized training in International Trade/Business Development optional.
• 3–5 years in agricultural commercial roles with international scope.
• Experience with Maghreb markets and distributor management is preferred.
• Fluency in English, French and Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial expansion and business development across Maghreb and beyond.
• Design and implement strategic growth plans and budgets.
• Identify new market opportunities and manage distributor network.
• Represent the company at international trade fairs and events.
• Oversee end-to-end export process coordinating sales, admin and logistics.
• Travel internationally approximately 40–50% of the time.

Skills

Distributor management

International trade

Business development

Market analysis

English

French

Spanish

Education

Agricultural Engineering degree

Technical Agricultural Engineering

International trade training

Job description

Our client is a leading global manufacturer of high-quality specialty fertilizers, biostimulants, and plant nutrition solutions. In order to expand our activities, we are looking for, in their Iberian subsidiary, an:

Export Manager

Reporting to the Sales Director, the Export Manager will be responsible for driving the commercial expansion and business development, mainly across the Maghreb but also around other Africa regions. He/she will identify new market opportunities, design and implement strategic growth plans, and manage and expand the regional distributor network. Additionally, he/she will represent the company at international trade fairs and events, oversee the end-to-end export process by coordinating commercial, administrative, and logistical operations, and collaborate closely with internal Sales and Marketing teams to achieve corporate targets. The position also encompasses analyzing market trends, competitor activity, and profitability indicators, managing export budgets, and conducting frequent international travel across assigned territories (approximately 40-50% of the time).

We are looking for a person with a degree in Agricultural Engineering, Technical Agricultural Engineering, or an equivalent qualification, ideally complemented by specialized training in International Trade, Business Development, or International Business. Candidates must bring between 3 and 5 years of commercial experience within the agricultural or agribusiness sector, with a proven track record in international business development and distributor management across African markets, specifically Maghreb. A strong background in plant nutrition, fertilizers, crop protection, seeds, or biostimulants is highly desirable. Fluency in English, French, and Spanish is required.