Export Lead M/F/D
Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.
This position is in our specialized portfolio enterprise where we serve diverse businesses who support unique customers or markets, including animal nutrition and health, bioindustrial, road safety salt and Cargill joint ventures.
Job Purpose and Impact
We are looking for an Export Lead to develop and strengthen long-term partnerships with strategic international customers and key accounts. This role is focused onvalue-based selling, international business development, and collaborative account management across complex organizations.
You will act as a trusted partner for major customers, helping them improve performance, efficiency, and sustainability through tailored solutions. The position offers strong autonomy, strategic responsibility, and close interaction with internal teams.
The role will be based in France and will cover Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Key Accountabilities
- Develop, manage, and grow strategic international accounts and long-term partnerships
- Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities with key customers
- Understand customer objectives (performance, cost optimization, innovation, sustainability) and propose appropriate products and solutions
- Lead commercial negotiations to create mutual and long-term value
- Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities
- Coordinate closely with Technical, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Commercial teams to ensure a seamless customer experience
- Contribute to strategic sales planning and account development at an international level
- Act as the main point of contact for customers, ensuring transparency, trust, and responsiveness
- Share market insights internally to support innovation and future product strategies.
Qualifications
- Senior commercial profile with proven solid experience in international B2B sales or export management
- Proven background in managing complex key accounts, preferably in technical, science-based, or value-added solutions
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Fluency in English is required; additional languages are a strong plus
- Experience with CRM tools is appreciated.
Our Offer
We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and workplace. We encourage candidates to let us know if they require any accommodations during the recruitment or interview process so we can support them appropriately.
Interested? Then make sure to send us your CV and cover letter in English today:
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