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Export Director, Distribution Sector

On-site in Bilbao·Added 7 months ago (last checked 26 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Contract: Permanent
Languages: French

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Additional benefits such as a company car and a variable remuneration system.
Opportunity for professional development in a large organization within the industrial and distribution sector.
A challenging professional environment oriented towards international growth.
Recognized company in its sector.

The role

In the position of Export Director, you will have the opportunity to lead and manage export operations in the industrial sector, with a special focus on the distribution channel. You will be responsible for developing strategies that drive international sales growth and ensure customer satisfaction. You will lead a team of people and will be able to develop new international markets.

Lead an export team.
Manufacturing and distribution company.

What you'll do

As Export Director, you will be able to:

Develop and implement export strategies to maximize business opportunities in international markets, especially French-speaking ones.
Manage and supervise relationships with international customers, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
Identify and open new market opportunities in the industrial/distribution sector.
Coordinate with other departments to ensure the correct execution of export operations.
Supervise compliance with international regulations related to exports.
Manage the international sales team, ensuring their development and alignment with the company's objectives.
Perform market and competitor analysis to adjust commercial strategies.
Prepare performance reports and reports for general management (Power BI and similar).

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

As an ideal candidate, you must have:

Proven previous experience leading export teams.
Solid knowledge of the distribution sector (warehouses, representative management, etc.)
Professional proficiency in English; other languages (French) will be valued.
Availability to travel regularly.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

CV registration
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.
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.
Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

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Support continues after the contract is signed.
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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.