Deputy Manager Export Sales

Interwood; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Interwood is seeking a commercially driven Deputy Manager - Export Sales to grow our export business and manage international clients from opportunity identification through order execution.

The role emphasizes strong understanding of Kitchen, Doors & Wardrobes, Interior Joinery, furniture, and customized interior solutions, with hands-on exposure to export/project sales across global markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Business, Marketing, International Business or a related field.
• Experience in Export Sales / International Business Development, especially in furniture or related industries.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Achieve export sales targets through existing and new international clients.
• Identify and develop new export markets, customers, and opportunities.
• Understand client requirements and recommend furniture, KDW, and interior joinery solutions.
• Manage the complete sales cycle: inquiries, presentations, quotations, tenders, negotiations, and orders.
• Ensure timely response to international inquiries and maintain follow-ups.
• Coordinate with Design, Costing, SCM, Production, Quality and Logistics for order execution.
• Maintain healthy margins through costing and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure pre-delivery inspection and compliance before dispatch.
• Monitor sales pipeline and market trends; provide management reports.
• Support and develop Export Sales team to meet targets.

Skills

Export sales

International business development

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Business/Marketing/International Business

Job description

Interwood is looking for a commercially driven and internationally focused Deputy Manager - Export Sales to grow our export business, develop new markets, and manage international clients from opportunity identification through successful order execution.

We are particularly looking for someone with a strong understanding of Kitchens, Doors & Wardrobes, Interior Joinery, Furniture, and customized interior solutions, along with hands-on exposure to export/project sales.

Key Responsibilities

Achieve export sales targets through existing and new international clients.

Identify and develop new export markets, customers, and business opportunities.

Understand client requirements and recommend appropriate furniture, KDW, and interior joinery solutions.

Manage the complete sales cycle including inquiries, presentations, quotations, tenders, negotiations, and order closure.

Ensure timely response to international client inquiries and maintain strong follow-ups.

Coordinate with Design, Costing, SCM, Production, Quality, and Logistics for smooth order execution and deliveries.

Maintain healthy margins through effective costing and commercial negotiations.

Ensure pre-delivery inspection and compliance with customer requirements before dispatch.

Monitor sales pipeline, performance, and market trends and provide periodic management reports.

Support and develop the Export Sales team to achieve individual and departmental targets.

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Business, Marketing, International Business, or a relevant discipline
• Relevant experience in Export Sales / International Business Development, preferably within Furniture, KDW, Interior Joinery, Fit-Out, Building Materials, or related industries
• Strong understanding of international customers, export markets, and project-based sales
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills