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Regional Export Director

Istanbul, Turkey Permanent View Job Description
This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for driving commercial growth, market expansion, and strategic partnerships across a diverse portfolio. The position combines regional P&L ownership, distributor and affiliate management, and cross-functional collaboration to accelerate the company's global scale and value creation agenda.
  • Lead growth across export markets with strategic P&L ownership.
  • Shape the next phase of global expansion in a high-impact leadership role.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established market leading organization with a growing international footprint across Europe, North America, the Middle East, Africa, CIS, and other strategic markets. The company combines strong manufacturing, R&D, innovation, and commercial capabilities with an ambitious vision to further expand its presence in abroad markets.

Job Description

  • Develop and execute regional growth strategies across assigned abroad markets.
  • Manage regional P&L performance, commercial operations, and market expansion initiatives.
  • Lead distributor, partner, and affiliate relationships to maximize business performance.
  • Drive new business development and strategic partnership opportunities.
  • Manage budgets and allocate resources effectively to maximize results.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to align international sales strategies with company goals.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Regional Export Director should have:

  • Bachelor's degree from BA or Engineering, master's degree would bring advantage.
  • Proven experience managing export markets across multiple geographies within FMCG, Chemicals, or Pharmaceutical industries.
  • Strong track record in distributor management, business development, and regional sales leadership roles.
  • Experience with complex, regulated products and long-cycle commercial environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage regional P&L responsibility.
  • Strong people leadership background.
  • Fluency in English, with additional languages being an advantage.

What’s on Offer

  • Opportunity to play a key role in one of Turkey's most international business platforms.
  • Broad geographic exposure spanning developed and emerging markets.
  • Significant autonomy, visibility, and influence on long-term growth strategy.
  • Cross-functional leadership exposure and future executive leadership potential.



If you are ready to take on this leadership role, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Emir Atci
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7040017

Job summary

Function
Sales
Subsector
Sales Subsector
Industry
Industrial
Location
Istanbul
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Emir Atci
Job reference
JN-062026-7040017
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Based in Türkiye, Emir specialises in executive search & assessment, board consulting, talent mapping and leadership advisory for Healthcare & Life Sciences, Industry, FMCG, Energy and Oil & Gas.

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