SENIOR EXPORT OFFICER – CERAMICS

JOB VACANCY: SENIOR EXPORT OFFICER – CERAMICS & BUILDING MATERIALS

Location:
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire Industry: Ceramics / Building Materials Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary:
XOF 295,000 – XOF 380,000 Gross Monthly

Experience:
5+ Years Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Export Officer to support the company's international sales and market expansion activities across Côte d’Ivoire and other African markets. The ideal candidate MUST have proven experience in the ceramics, tiles, or building materials industry, with a strong understanding of export sales, distributor management, customer development, and commercial operations.

Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement export sales strategies to achieve assigned revenue and volume targets. Identify and develop new customers, distributors, dealers, importers, contractors, and other business opportunities across assigned markets. Promote and sell ceramic tiles, building materials, and related products to existing and prospective customers. Support the preparation and review of export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, shipping documents, and related export paperwork. Participate in customer visits, trade fairs, exhibitions, business meetings, and other commercial activities when required. MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS MUST have 5+ years of relevant sales/export experience in the ceramics, tiles, building materials, construction materials, or closely related industry. Proven experience selling ceramic tiles, sanitary ware, flooring products, roofing materials, cement, steel, blocks, or other building materials. Strong understanding of the building materials market and distribution channels. Strong negotiation and business development skills. Demonstrated ability to achieve and exceed sales targets. Strong understanding of order processing, logistics, shipping, and export documentation. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM/sales management tools. Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and relationship-management skills. Ability to travel within Côte d’Ivoire and other African markets when required. Fluency in French is required; English will be an added advantage. Educational Qualification Bachelor's degree/HND in Business Administration, Marketing, International Professional certification in Sales, Marketing, International Trade, or Export Management will be an advantage.