We Are Hiring | Export Specialist – Food Flavours
Company: Great Foods Original
Job Title: Export Specialist – Food Flavours
Employment Type: Full-Time
Great Foods Original is looking for an experienced Export Specialist with a strong background in exporting food flavours, flavour enhancers, and food ingredients to international markets.
The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years of hands-on experience in the export of food flavours or related food ingredients, with a good understanding of international customers, export procedures, documentation, and market development.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage export sales and operations for food flavours and related products.
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Develop new international customers and expand the company’s presence in export markets.
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Communicate and negotiate with distributors, food manufacturers, and international B2B customers.
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Handle export inquiries, quotations, orders, and customer follow-ups.
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Manage the complete export process from order confirmation through shipment and delivery.
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Prepare and review export documentation, including Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Certificates of Origin, and shipping documents.
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Coordinate with freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs clearance agents, and internal departments.
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Follow up on samples and product evaluations with potential international customers.
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Maintain strong relationships with existing customers and identify opportunities to increase sales.
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Conduct market research to identify new countries, distributors, and potential customers.
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Monitor competitors, market trends, and international opportunities within the flavours and food ingredients sector.
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Work closely with R&D, Quality, Production, and Logistics teams to fulfill customer requirements.
Job Requirements
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Minimum 3 years of experience in exporting food flavours, flavour enhancers, or related food ingredients.
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Previous B2B experience dealing with food manufacturers, distributors, or food ingredient companies.
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Strong knowledge of export procedures, documentation, shipping, and Incoterms.
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Proven ability to develop and maintain international customer relationships.
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Strong sales, negotiation, and business development skills.
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Very good command of written and spoken English.
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Strong communication, organization, and follow-up skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Candidates with direct experience in international sales/export of flavours and food ingredients will be highly preferred.
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