’m ready to expand our brand into the Middle East and need an export-savvy sales manager to take full ownership of the roll-out. The product line sits outside the usual agriculture, manufacturing, or tech labels, so you’ll be building a go-to-market plan without leaning on pre-defined industry playbooks.
Your day-to-day will revolve around solid market research, sharp negotiation, and airtight regulatory compliance. I’ll count on you to map demand, validate pricing, build a partner pipeline, and keep every shipment 100 % aligned with local import rules and Incoterms. Expect plenty of export documentation and logistics coordination, so comfort with commercial invoices, certificates of origin, and freight booking tools is a must. Collaboration is equally important—we’ll work together with in-house operations and finance to keep timelines and cash flow on track.
Key deliverables
• 90-day market entry strategy specific to the GCC and wider Middle East
• Short-list of vetted distributors/agents with contact details and projected sales volume
• Forecast model and KPI dashboard (Excel or Google Sheets)
• Complete compliance checklist covering customs, labeling, and documentation for the first shipment
• Post-launch report summarising wins, challenges, and next-step recommendations
If you’ve previously opened markets in the region and can share concrete results—quotas hit, margins protected, penalties avoided—that will help me decide quickly. Let’s talk strategy and timelines as soon as you’re ready.