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International Area Manager - Food Sector

On-site in Madrid·Added 2 months ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Agency
Michael Page España

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Overview

Salary
€35,000 - €45,000 a year

About €2,200 - €2,720 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Madrid
Contract
Permanent contract
Spanish
Native level
English
Required
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Joining a solid company with strong international projection.
  • Active participation in a relevant growth project in exports.
  • Stable environment with a long-term culture.
  • On-site position (no remote work).
  • Salary: €35,000 - €45,000 + variable.

The role

We are looking for an International Area Manager focused on commercial execution and business development in international markets, mainly through distributors. The position focuses on driving export business growth in the refrigerated food sector.

  • Growth project within the international area
  • Solid and stable company

What you'll do

Reporting to the Export Manager, the selected person will be responsible for:

  • Developing and managing assigned international markets (e.g., United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, Romania, among others).
  • Opening new markets and consolidating presence in countries where there is already activity.
  • Identifying, negotiating, and managing local distributors.
  • Managing B2B sales channels: hospitality and industrial (not retail).
  • Executing commercial plans focused on value-added products.
  • Leading commercial opportunity tracking and tenders at an operational level.
  • Managing export documentation and processes.
  • Coordinating internally with teams to ensure proper business development.

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

We are looking for a profile with:

  • Degree in International Trade, Business Administration and Management, ICEX Scholarship.
  • 1-3 years of experience in international sales.
  • Experience in refrigerated food (valuable).
  • Accustomed to working with distributors and in B2B environments.
  • Highly operational profile, focused on execution rather than strategy.
  • Ability to adapt in changing environments and diverse markets.
  • Knowledge of export processes and documentation.
  • High level of English is essential.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. CV registration

  2. Consultant contact

    With a specialist Michael Page consultant

    If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.

  3. Company interview

    With a client company

    If your application progresses, we will help you prepare for the interview with useful information about the company, its culture and what it looks for in a profile like yours.

  4. Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

  • The final stages are set by the client company: Michael Page acts as an intermediary, and the interview and decision rest with the hiring company.
  • Support continues after the contract is signed.
  • Michael Page cannot support every candidate; registering and keeping your profile up to date opens the door to future processes.

About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.

Industry
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In their own words

About the company & team

Our client is a leading company in the food sector. It currently operates in more than 50 countries, with a solid export structure and ambitious growth plans.

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