Required Junior Import, Export & Distribution Executive (Vegetables)

Others Job Id :100194383 Jobs × Please enter details to report job Name* Email* Reason to report Description Required Junior Import, Export & Distribution Executive (Vegetables) Location: Kuwait (with coordination with India) Department: Supply Chain & Business Development Reports To: Founder / Managing Director Position Summary We are looking for a highly motivated, energetic, and entrepreneurial professional to help build our fresh vegetable import and distribution business from the ground up. The successful candidate will initially join as an employee with a competitive entry-level salary plus performance-based commissions. As the business grows and performance is proven, there is a clear opportunity to become a strategic business partner. This is an ideal role for someone who wants to grow into managing an international supply chain and eventually lead a profitable business unit. Key Responsibilities Import & Procurement - Identify and develop relationships with vegetable farms, exporters, and packing houses in India. - Source competitive prices while maintaining high quality standards. - Negotiate purchasing terms with suppliers. - Coordinate purchase orders and shipment schedules. - Monitor seasonal availability and pricing trends. Export & Logistics - Coordinate export documentation from India. - Arrange shipping bookings with freight forwarders. - Monitor shipments from farm to Kuwait. - Coordinate customs clearance and regulatory requirements. - Ensure products arrive fresh and on schedule. Distribution & Sales - Develop relationships with wholesalers, supermarkets, grocery chains, restaurants, hotels, caterers, and distributors. - Visit customers regularly and secure purchase orders. - Expand the customer base throughout Kuwait. - Follow up on collections and customer satisfaction. - Prepare weekly sales forecasts. Business Development - Identify new products and market opportunities. - Research competitor pricing. - Recommend improvements in sourcing and logistics. - Build long-term supplier and customer relationships. - Assist in creating distribution strategies. Operations - Coordinate warehouse receiving and inventory. - Monitor product quality upon arrival. - Minimize spoilage and wastage. - Work closely with delivery and warehouse teams. - Maintain accurate purchase and sales records. Reporting - Submit daily activity reports. - Prepare weekly procurement reports. - Prepare monthly sales reports. - Report profit margins by product. - Track supplier and customer performance. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agriculture, Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade, or related field. - 1–3 years of experience in import/export, food trading, agriculture, logistics, or sales (fresh graduates with exceptional drive may also be considered). - Experience with fresh produce is an advantage. - Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office. - Valid driving licence is preferred. Skills - Strong negotiation skills. - Excellent communication. - Self-motivated and entrepreneurial mindset. - Ability to work independently. - Commercial awareness. - Strong organizational skills. - Problem-solving ability. - Basic financial understanding. - Willingness to travel to India when required. - Ability to work under pressure. Languages - English (Required) - Hindi (Preferred) + Urdu + Others - Arabic (Preferred) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - Number of new suppliers developed. - Number of new customers acquired. - Monthly sales revenue. - Gross profit achieved. - On-time shipment performance. - Product wastage percentage. - Customer retention. - Collection efficiency. - Inventory turnover. - Monthly business growth. Compensation Structure Initial Employment Phase - Fixed monthly salary (entry-level). - Sales commission based on revenue and gross profit. - Annual performance bonus based on company results. - Mobile allowance (if applicable). - Travel expenses for business trips. Growth Path This position is designed for someone who wants to grow with the business. If The Employee Consistently - Achieves sales and profit targets, - Develops reliable supplier relationships, - Builds a strong customer portfolio, - Demonstrates integrity, leadership, and ownership, They May Be Offered - Profit-sharing incentives, - Management of the vegetable division, - Equity or partnership in the business (subject to a separate legal agreement), - Responsibility for expanding into additional import/export markets and products. Personal Attributes We Are Looking For Someone Who - Thinks like an owner, not just an employee. - Is hungry to build a successful business. - Enjoys negotiating and meeting people. - Is willing to work hard during the startup phase. - Is honest, trustworthy, and accountable. - Can solve problems without waiting for instructions. - Wants a long-term career with the opportunity to become a business partner rather than remain an employee. This structure aligns well with your plan of building a fresh vegetable import business from India to Kuwait and, over time, expanding into a broader food import and distribution operation while identifying someone who can eventually become a trusted partner. Employment Type Full-Time – 10 to 12hrs/day – 30 days paid leave/yr, accommodation and transportation covered by the company Salary Basic KD150/mo + scaling commission scheme How To Apply Send Your CV On WhatsApp Or Email WhatsApp:0096596060410 recruit.staffq8@gmail.com Import& Export Basic Details Location : Kuwait City , Kuwait Qualification Posted : 18 days ago Job Type : Full-Time Company : Kuwait Jobs Contact Info Mobile : Not-Mentioned Alternate Mobile : Not-Mentioned Email : recruit.staffq8@gmail.com