Export Sales Manager APAC

What Youll Do:

Sales Leadership

• Partner with in-market sales teams and distributors to develop and execute growth strategies
• Prioritize sales initiatives across markets to maximize sustainable long-term growth
• Achieve or exceed quarterly and annual sales targets as agreed
• Develop market-specific pricing recommendations that optimize profitability while supporting growth objectives
• Coordinate with production teams to align supply volumes and lead times with customer demand

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with technical/compliance teams to ensure full regulatory adherence in all markets
• Collaborate with R&D to launch and adapt products for local market preferences and requirements
• Seek out new potential distribution partners and negotiate complex distribution agreements
• Establish distributor KPIs and conduct regular performance reviews to exceed in country results
• Design and recommend promotional strategies that balance growth acceleration with profit targets

Strategic Planning

• Conduct market analysis to identify expansion opportunities and competitive threats
• Provide regular reporting on market performance trends and forecasts
• Build and maintain strong personal relationships with key distributors and retail partners
• Build profitable business models within each market inclusive of marketing and promotional plans.

Qualifications :

What You Bring to the Table:

Essential:

• Bachelors degree in Business or Commerce or a related field
• Ability to work autonomously
• Proven track record in structured B2B sales business development or commercial roles
• Strong analytical skills with high commercial acumen
• Excellent communication negotiation and relationship management abilities
• Ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones

Preferred Experience:

• Export sales or international business development particularly across APAC markets
• Background in FMCG/CPG sales marketing or category management roles
• Experience in related sectors: snack foods confectionery beverage food service or consumer packaged goods
• Trade marketing key account management or distributor management experience
• Market entry strategies and international expansion initiatives
• Cross-functional project leadership (e.g. product launches market activations)

Relevant Backgrounds May Include:

• Regional sales managers from FMCG companies
• Business development professionals from food distribution companies
• Key account managers from Retail or Food Service sectors

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking with strong execution capabilities
• Adaptability to diverse market conditions and business practices
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently across multiple markets
• Valid passport and willingness to travel internationally (approximately 30-40% of time)

Desirable:

• Additional Asian language skills (Japanese Mandarin Cantonese)
• Understanding of import/export regulations and customs procedures
• Experience with modern and traditional trade channels across Asia

Who You Are:

• A strategic thinker with a deep understanding of category growth drivers
• A dynamic self-disciplined professional who thrives in a high-growth environment.
• A natural collaborator with a customer-centric mindset.
• Emotionally intelligent professional and driven to succeed.
• A confident communicator who can work autonomously.
• Aligned with Jack Links values and passionate about innovation and excellence.

Additional Information :

Why Join Jack Links

• Be part of something bigger: Jack Links is a global brand with a strong presence in the APAC region.
• Collaborate across teams: Work alongside our APAC team members to bring our unique culture to life!
• Supportive environment: Join a fun cohesive team committed to achieving greatness.

Whats Next

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Additional Information:

• Applications are open to candidates with eligibility to work in Australia
• Pre-employment checks including a criminal convictions check are required for successful candidates.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Join Jack Links and become a key player in shaping the future of protein snacking in APAC. Lets make it happen together!

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time