Export Sales Manager Europe

Role overview

This full-time position is based in Dublin, Ireland, and involves building and leading the group’s European sales subsidiary. The role includes travel across Europe as well as visits to production sites in France and the Netherlands.

Yetigel International is a fast-growing family-owned industrial group and a recognised market leader in water ice lollies. The business operates two production facilities in France and the Netherlands, has established brands, and holds a strong private label presence. The group is now accelerating its European expansion by growing its own brands in new markets while also establishing its international sales subsidiary in Dublin. The successful candidate will help drive this growth and will ultimately take over management of the subsidiary.

Responsibilities

• Expand the group’s export activity across Europe for both owned and licensed brands, covering retail listings, grocery retail, impulse, and foodservice channels.
• Develop the branded export pipeline by identifying target countries and prospecting retail buying groups, distributors, and importers.
• Build, recruit, and oversee a network of agents, brokers, and V.I.E. field staff by country.
• Represent the company at major trade fairs such as PLMA Amsterdam, SIAL Paris, and ISM Cologne.
• Work with group leadership to establish the export pricing strategy.
• Set up and manage the local team, including sales administration, supply chain, and quality functions.
• Support the development and international growth of the group’s brands.

Candidate profile

The ideal candidate is based in Dublin or elsewhere in Ireland, or is willing to relocate there by personal choice. The role calls for 8 to 15 years of export sales experience in food or FMCG, with a demonstrated record of winning branded business with European retail buying groups. Experience opening new markets such as Northern Europe, DACH, Benelux, and the UK is important.

English is the working language. French is a strong advantage because of the group’s sites and management team, while German or Dutch would also be welcomed. The company is looking for someone with an entrepreneurial approach, since the role is about building a business and an organisation rather than simply managing an existing portfolio. Strong autonomy and disciplined working methods are essential, as the position will involve real decision-making authority over time.

Package and employment terms

The compensation package is competitive and will depend on the candidate’s profile. It includes a base salary plus a performance-related bonus. The employment arrangement will be under an Irish contract, issued through an Employer of Record until the subsidiary’s incorporation process, which is already underway, is completed.