Export Sales Manager (City of Gold Coast)

Top Cut Foods Group is a leading Australian meat processor and foodservice supplier, recognised nationally for premium quality products, innovation, and customer service excellence. We are seeking an experienced Export Sales Manager to lead our export operations and accelerate international sales growth. Why Join Top Cut Foods Group?
- Lead global growth opportunities across established and emerging export markets
- Play a key role in shaping international business strategy and commercial performance
- Join a respected and growing Australian food business with strong industry reputation
- Competitive executive salary package based on experience About the Role Reporting directly to the CEO, the Export Sales Manager will provide strategic leadership across export sales and overseas business operations to drive sustainable growth, profitability, and market expansion. You will lead export activities across multiple international markets, manage key customer relationships, oversee export compliance and documentation processes, and contribute to the broader strategic direction of the business. This role is based at our Ormeau office and works closely with internal stakeholders, overseas offices, freight forwarders, regulatory authorities, and key international customers. The role carries responsibility for commercial performance, export operational excellence, market diversification, and customer growth initiatives. Key Responsibilities Sales & Business Development
- Develop and implement export sales strategies aligned with company growth objectives
- Manage and grow existing international customer accounts
- Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities across export markets
- Negotiate customer contracts, pricing, and trading agreements
- Monitor market trends, customer performance, and margin outcomes
- Drive achievement of annual sales, revenue, and budget targets
- Support strategic market diversification and international expansion initiatives Export Operations & Compliance
- Oversee export processes to ensure compliance with local and international regulations
- Ensure compliance with DAFF, AUS-MEAT, HACCP, Halal, export accreditation, and importing country regulatory requirements
- Manage export documentation, shipping schedules, invoicing, insurance, and reporting
- Liaise with freight forwarders, overseas offices, and regulatory authorities
- Ensure export systems and procedures meet operational, statutory, and customer requirements
- Support supply chain continuity and export operational efficiency Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management across the export function
- Build strong internal and external business partnerships
- Collaborate closely with operations, customer service, distribution and finance
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer focus Financial & Strategic Management
- Manage export budgets, margin performance, and financial outcomes
- Monitor currency exposure, insurance processes, and debtor management relating to export activities
- Prepare sales, performance, and operational reports.
- Contribute to strategic planning, risk management, and long-term international growth initiatives
- Support business improvement, systems development, and operational efficiencies About You To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Proven experience in Export Sales, Foodservice, FMCG, or meat industry sales
- Significant experience within the meat processing or protein export industry
- Strong account management and business development capability
- Demonstrated success in achieving sales growth and margin targets
- Robust commercial negotiation and relationship management skills
- Sound knowledge of export compliance, documentation, and international trade requirements
- Experience managing export logistics and international customer relationships
- Excellent organisational, analytical, and reporting abilities
- A proactive, hands‑on, and solutions‑focused approach
- Strong computer systems and reporting skills
- Tertiary qualifications in Business, International Trade, or a related discipline (preferred) Apply Now If you are a driven export sales leader looking to make a significant impact within a growing international business, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of the continued growth of Top Cut Foods Group. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rs7gv