Export Sales manager - Pharmaceutical CDMO

About the Role: Export Sales Manager Middle East & Emerging Markets 📍 Location: UAE (Dubai or Abu Dhabi preferred), GCC region ✈ Extensive international travel required About the Company Our client is a well-established Italian pharmaceutical manufacturer seeking an experienced and commercially driven Export Sales Manager to lead business development activities across the Middle East and selected Emerging Markets. This is a strategic role offering the opportunity to become the key commercial reference for some of the company's most important international markets, while taking over a long-standing customer portfolio and driving future growth initiatives. Responsibilities • Responsibilities • Manage and further develop an existing portfolio of pharmaceutical customers and distributors • Identify and acquire new business opportunities across assigned territories • Develop long-term strategic partnerships with distributors and key stakeholders • Conduct regular customer visits and business reviews • Represent the company at major international exhibitions and industry events, including CPHI, Arab Health, and regional pharmaceutical conferences • Collaborate closely with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Manufacturing teams • Support product registration activities with international partners • Prepare sales budgets, forecasts, and commercial plans • Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities • Drive revenue growth and market expansion across assigned regions Your Profile The Company will consider applicants that meet the following requirements: • Native Arabic speaker or fluent Arabic (C1/C2 level) • Fluent English • Previous commercial experience within the pharmaceutical industry • Experience in international sales, export management, business development, or distributor management • Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills • Customer-focused mindset • Availability for frequent international travel “Candidates, in compliance with Legislative Decree 198/2006, 215/2003 and 216/2003, are invited to read the privacy notice available below the data request form on the application page (EU Regulation No. 2016/679). The job offer is open to candidates of all genders, in compliance with Legislative Decree 198/2006 and current regulations on equal opportunities. The company promotes an inclusive work environment and ensures equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation or disability.” Show more Show less

Native Arabic speaker or fluent Arabic (C1/C2); Fluent English; Previous commercial experience within the pharmaceutical industry; Experience in international sales, export management, business development, or distributor management

Manage and further develop an existing portfolio of pharmaceutical customers and distributors; Identify and acquire new business opportunities across assigned territories; Develop long-term strategic partnerships with distributors and key stakeholders; Conduct regular customer visits and business reviews; Represent the company at major international exhibitions and industry events, including CPHI, Arab Health, and regional pharmaceutical conferences; Collaborate closely with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Manufacturing teams; Support product registration activities with international partners; Prepare sales budgets, forecasts, and commercial plans; Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities; Drive revenue growth and market expansion across assigned regions