Export Sales Manager - Pharmaceutical CDMO

About the role

Export Sales Manager Middle East & Emerging Markets based in the UAE (Dubai or Abu Dhabi preferred) covering the GCC region. The role involves extensive international travel to develop the business.

Key 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 such as 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 the assigned regions.

Required profile

• 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 and availability for frequent international travel.