Export Sales Manager (Wood, Furniture, or Building Materials Industries)

1. Job Description:

• Develop and implement strategies to expand export markets in Europe, the US, the Middle East, South Korea, and Japan.

• Identify, establish, and maintain relationships with international customers, agents, and distribution partners.

• Negotiate and manage international trade contracts, ensuring revenue and profit targets are met.

• Coordinate with the production, R&D, and logistics departments to ensure on-time delivery and product quality.

• Provide product consultation related to wood materials and furniture, ensuring customer requirements and technical standards are fulfilled.

• Understand and stay updated on international certifications and export regulations specific to the wood industry, such as FSC, CARB, EPA, CE, etc.

• Attend international trade fairs and exhibitions to explore new business opportunities and partnerships.

• Manage, train, and develop the export sales team.

• Collaborate with the e-commerce team to manage and optimize B2B/B2C export sales through international e-commerce platforms (e.g., Alibaba, Amazon, eBay).

2. Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in International Business, Foreign Trade, Economics, or related fields.

• At least 3–5 years of experience in export sales, preferably in the in the wood, furniture, or building materials industries

• Strong understanding of international markets and customer trends, especially in the EU, US, Middle East, South Korea, and Japan.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and international contract management skills.

• Fluent in English (proficiency in Korean, Japanese, or other languages is a plus).

• Solid knowledge of Incoterms, international shipping, and payment methods such as L/C, T/T.

• Leadership skills with the ability to manage a team and work independently under pressure.

• Preference for candidates with the ability to read and understand technical drawings and collaborate with production/technical teams.

• Experience in managing export sales via global e-commerce platforms (e.g., Alibaba, Amazon, or other B2B marketplaces) is highly preferred.