Export Officer

Job Description

• The Export Sales Officer will play a critical role in driving and delivering Business Objectives, supporting revenue strategy across assigned Markets Niger & Chad.
• This role will also contribute to Business insights through accurate Market intelligence gathering.
• The ideal candidate is highly analytical and execution oriented with deep expertise in Core selling skills, advanced excel capabilities and Business Acumen.
• Candidate should be excited by a blend of independent work, cross functional collaboration and an ownership mindset.

Core Responsibilities

• Market Development: Researching new international regions, developing sales strategies, and acquiring new overseas clients.
• Sales & Negotiation: Closing deals, managing pricing proposals, and negotiating commercial contracts such as Incoterms with international buyers.
• Logistics Coordination: Managing the end-to-end shipment process, including Form NXP processing, bills of lading, and freight tracking.
• Trade Compliance: Ensuring all export documentation commercial invoices, certificates of origin aligns with destination country regulations.

Qualifications

•  Education: Bachelor's degree in International Business, Marketing, Logistics, or Business Administration.
• Experience: Usually 3 to 5 years of experience in FMCG Industry, Supply chain, or Shipping operations.
• Tools: Proficiency in CRM software

Key Skills Required:

• Regulatory Knowledge: Basic understanding of international trade laws, customs regulations, and logistics.
• Communication: Fluency in French, English/Hausa Language is a major advantage. High Verbal and written communication skills is a must.
• Relationship Management: Ability to build and maintain strong ties with stakeholders- international distributors, government agencies, and freight forwarders.
• Financial Acumen: Basic interpretation of international payment tools- Letters of credit LCs and foreign banking processes. Typical