Export / Import Manager Africa

Unifood Atlantic; Nunspeet; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Unifood Atlantic, based in the Netherlands, seeks an Export / Import Manager Africa to expand and manage commercial activities across the African market. You will develop and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, agents and logistics partners to ensure smooth international shipments from purchase to final delivery.

Collaborating with sales, logistics, finance and quality teams, you will negotiate prices and contracts, identify opportunities and manage documentation and Incoterms to

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in international trade, export/import, or commercial account management.
• Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken.
• Available 40 hours per week.
• Strong commercial mindset and excellent negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of African markets or international food trade is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, agents and logistics partners.
• Identify commercial opportunities and negotiate prices and contracts.
• Ensure shipments are handled smoothly from purchase to final delivery.
• Collaborate with sales, logistics, finance and quality teams to ensure successful transactions.

Skills

Fr ench fluency

English fluency

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Commercial mindset

Education

International business / trade education

Job description

As an Export / Import Manager Africa, you will play a key role in expanding and managing our

commercial activities across the African market. Unifood Atlantic is an international trading

company based in Nunspeet, specialized in the import and export of frozen meat, chicken,

and other food products.

Unifood Atlantic is part of an international network together with its sister companies Linking

Fresh and Unifood Industrial. This gives us access to a broad global supply chain, international

market knowledge, and strong commercial connections across multiple regions.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with

customers, suppliers, agents, and logistics partners. You will actively identify commercial

opportunities, negotiate prices and contracts, and ensure that international shipments are

handled smoothly from purchase to final delivery.

You will work closely with our sales, logistics, finance, and quality departments to make sure

every transaction is commercially successful and operationally well executed. Your

knowledge of international trade, African markets, and export/import documentation will

help us serve our customers with speed, reliability, and professionalism.

We offer you a dynamic and commercial role within an international trading environment. At

Unifood Atlantic, our strength lies in connecting global supply and demand: purchasing,

selling, and distributing products worldwide with precision and agility. You will become part

of a multicultural and experienced team where entrepreneurship, market knowledge, and

commercial drive are highly valued.

Our Requirements

• You have a higher professional working and thinking level, preferably supported by experience or education in international business, trade, or commercial economics.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in international trade, export/import, or commercial account management.
• Strong commercial mindset and excellent negotiation skills.
• Experience with African markets or international food trade is a strong advantage.
• Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken.
• Available 40 hours per week.
• Proactive, result-oriented, accurate, and able to maintain a clear overview in a fastmoving international environment.

Preferred Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of export and import processes, international documentation, and customs requirements.
• Experience in the frozen food, meat, poultry, or commodity trading industry.
• Understanding of logistics, Incoterms, payment terms, and international trade risks.
• Ability to build long-term relationships with customers, suppliers, and local partners.
• Strong communication skills and cultural awareness when working with international markets.