Manager - Agro Commodities

Confidential; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Mumbai seeks a Senior International Marketing Manager for Spices to drive global sales across the Middle East, Africa and Europe. You will grow a portfolio of turmeric, coriander, cumin, red chili, black pepper, nutmeg, ginger, fennel and fenugreek with importers, distributors and trading partners.

You will work with internal teams to ensure order execution, plan shipments, monitor market trends and engage in price negotiations.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of international sales & marketing experience in spices.
• MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage international sales and marketing activities for spices in Middle East, Africa and other markets.
• Develop and expand business with international customers, importers, distributors, and trading companies.
• Identify new business opportunities and generate new international customers.
• Handle key customer accounts and maintain strong long-term relationships.
• Achieve sales targets and drive business growth in assigned territories.
• Negotiate prices and close deals with overseas customers.
• Coordinate with internal teams for order execution, shipping, and support.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer requirements.
• Participate in international exhibitions and trade fairs.
• Guide junior marketing team members for business development.
• Ensure timely follow-up, customer retention and ongoing development.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Export markets knowledge

Account management

Business development

Education

MBA preferred

Job description

Job Title: Senior International Marketing Manager Spices

Region: Middle East,Africa and Europe

Products:

Whole & Powdered Spices:

Turmeric, Coriander, Cumin, Red Chilli, Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Ginger, Fennel, and Fenugreek Seeds.

Roles G Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage international sales and marketing activities for Spices products in Middle East & Africa and other international markets.
• Develop and expand business with international customers, importers, distributors, and trading companies.
• Identify new business opportunities and generate new international customers.
• Handle key customer accounts and maintain strong long-term business relationships.
• Achieve sales targets and drive business growth in assigned territories.
• Conduct price negotiations, business discussions, and commercial closures with overseas customers.
• Coordinate with internal departments for smooth order execution, shipment planning, and customer support.
• Monitor international market trends, competitor activities, and customer requirements.
• Participate in international exhibitions, trade fairs, and overseas business meetings.
• Guide and support junior marketing team members for business development activities.
• Ensure timely follow-up, customer retention, and continuous business development.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong understanding of international business and export markets.
• Ability to independently manage international customers and business operations.
• Strong customer relationship management skills.
• Target-oriented with strong business development capabilities.
• Experience in handling Middle East,Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia,Africa, US & Europe markets will be preferred.

Experience:

7-12 years of relevant experience in International Sales & Marketing of Spices products.

Qualification:

MBA preferred.