Sales Executive – Foodstuff (Spices & Frozen Seafood)

Sell spices and frozen seafood to buyers who already need them. We are a Dubai-based food and commodity trading company. We source and supply spices and frozen seafood into the UAE market and export across the Gulf and beyond. We are founder-led, we move fast, and we do not have layers of management between you and a decision. We are hiring one commercial salesperson to own the front line — finding buyers, quoting, negotiating, and closing repeat container and pallet business. This role suits someone who already knows the food trade. If you have sold into importers, distributors, wholesalers, HORECA, or retail chains and you can name the buyers you'd call in your first week, we want to talk to you. What you'll do Build and work a pipeline of importers, distributors, wholesalers, HORECA groups, and retail buyers across the UAE and export markets Prospect daily — calls, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, site visits, trade shows Prepare and negotiate quotations, pricing, payment terms, and contracts Coordinate with sourcing on availability, specifications, and lead times Follow orders through documentation, shipment, and delivery so the customer reorders Attend food trade exhibitions (Gulfood and similar) and convert the leads Maintain a clean, current CRM record of every account and conversation What you need 2+ years selling food products B2B — spices, seafood, frozen goods, foodstuff, or FMCG commodities An existing network of buyers you can activate quickly Comfortable with pricing, margin, and negotiation — you understand that a deal has to make money, not just close Fluent English. Arabic, Hindi, Malayalam, or Tamil is a strong advantage UAE driving licence preferred Already in the UAE or able to join at short notice Nice to have Experience with export documentation, LCs, or incoterms Existing relationships with HORECA or retail chain buyers in the Gulf Background on the procurement side of a food importer — you know how buyers actually think What we offer Fixed salary plus uncapped commission on gross margin Direct access to the founder — decisions in hours, not weeks Real ownership of the commercial function as we grow Visa and medical insurance as per UAE labour law How to apply Apply through Indeed with your CV.

Desired Candidate Profile

Must have 2–6 years B2B food sales — spices, seafood, frozen, foodstuff, or FMCG commodities. Not retail floor sales, not merchandising. A named rolodex. Can list buyers by name and company, not "I dealt with distributors." Already in the UAE with a transferable or cancelled visa. Relocation adds 6–10 weeks you don't have. Margin literacy. Understands landed cost, that a closed deal at 2% is a loss of your Employment Type Full-time

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