Urgent opening for Head – Exports International Sales Head (Consumer Food Brands) in Ready to Eat Food Industry @ Chandigarh.
Experience & Skills Required
Mandatory
15+ years of total experience in FMCG Food Export International Sales (consumer brands only)
Proven success in building and scaling export businesses through distributors & importers
Strong exposure to ethnic food markets across GCC, UK/EU, North America, etc.
Hands-on knowledge of export documentation, trade compliance, certifications, and regulations
Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and leadership capability
Strong communication and cross-cultural stakeholder management skills
Preferred
MBA / PGDM in Marketing, International Business, Sales, or related field
Prior export leadership experience in Namkeen/Snacks, Spices, Pickles, Ready-to-Eat, Frozen Foods, Packaged Foods, Cookies/Biscuits, Tin/Canned Foods
Compensation
₹1,50,000 – ₹2,00,000 per month + Performance-linked Incentives
(Indicative range; final compensation to be aligned with experience and delivery capability)
Key Performance Metrics (KPIs)
Export sales growth (YoY)
New market entry & distributor appointments
Profitability & margin expansion
SKU productivity & portfolio performance
Compliance accuracy & zero shipment rejections
OTIF (On-Time-In-Full) export execution
Brand visibility and shelf presence in target markets
Ideal Candidate Profile
A seasoned export leader with a strong track record of growing consumer FMCG food brands internationally, especially within ethnic food segments. The candidate should be capable of driving end-to-end export strategy, distributor management, compliance, profitability, and team leadership to position RKFL as a globally recognized ethnic food brand.
Instructions for Recruitment Agency
Please source Export Head / International Sales Head profiles with 15+ years’ experience in FMCG Food Exports, strong exposure to ethnic markets, and hands-on leadership experience across Namkeen, Spices, Pickles, Ready-to-Eat, Frozen Foods, Cookies, and Tin/Canned Food categories.
Reports To
CEO / Business Head – International
Location
Mohali & International Travel