Posted: 2026-07-29 11:11:01  Deadline: July 31, 2026   Full-time   Salary: Confidential

Royal Mabati Factory Limited is inviting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Export Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving international sales growth, developing export markets, managing regional distributors and agents, ensuring regulatory compliance, and expanding the company's footprint across East, Central, and other target African markets. The role focuses on increasing export revenue, improving market penetration, and building sustainable international business relationships for roofing and building solutions products.

Position Details

Position: Export Manager.
Employer: Royal Mabati Factory Limited.
Department: Sales Headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute export sales strategies aligned with company growth objectives.
Identify and penetrate new international markets for roofing and building products.
Drive export revenue growth through distributors, dealers, projects, and institutional clients.
Develop annual export sales forecasts, budgets, and territory plans.
Build and maintain strong relationships with regional distributors, wholesalers, and strategic partners.
Conduct market intelligence on pricing, competition, regulations, and customer trends.
Recruit, onboard, and manage export distributors and agents across assigned markets.
Monitor distributor performance and ensure achievement of sales targets.
Support partners with product training, branding, promotions, and technical knowledge.
Coordinate export documentation including invoices, certificates of origin, customs documents, permits, and shipping paperwork.
Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, tax laws, and country specific import requirements.
Liaise with clearing agents, logistics partners, and shipping lines to ensure timely deliveries.
Monitor export costs, freight charges, and shipment efficiency.
Build partnerships with developers, governments, hardware chains, and construction firms.
Represent the company at international trade fairs, exhibitions, and regional networking events.
Prepare weekly and monthly export performance reports and track key performance indicators including revenue, margins, market share, collections, and distributor productivity.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in International Business, Sales and Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
Professional certification in Export Management, Supply Chain, or International Trade is an added advantage.
Minimum of five years of experience in export sales or regional business development.
Experience in manufacturing, construction materials, steel, or fast moving consumer goods industries is preferred.

Key Competencies

Proven track record in developing regional distribution networks and driving export growth.
Strong understanding of customs procedures, logistics, and international trade regulations.
Results oriented, strategic thinker, and proactive problem solver.

Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications by July 31, 2026 through the link below.

Application Link: Export Manager at Royal Mabati Factory Limited (Instructions and Application)