Calvados Senior Export Manager

Spirit Zug seeks a Senior Export Manager to lead international growth for Calvados Academy. The role focuses on expanding sales, managing distributor networks, and executing strategic market plans in assigned territories.

This position supports the global expansion strategy of Calvados Academy, a division of the Spirit Capital group. The primary objective is to increase revenue, oversee sales operations, and secure sustainable growth within the designated region.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute export sales strategies.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities.
• Expand and maintain the existing client base.
• Track the fulfillment of commercial contracts.
• Continuously scan for new market opportunities and customer needs.
• Create and approve growth strategies for Group brands alongside leadership and partners.
• Negotiate sales terms and drive product volume with current clients.
• Visit distributors and potential partners to prepare budgets and review accounts.
• Build and manage the sales and distribution infrastructure across the assigned zone.
• Guarantee annual profitability targets for key brand-market combinations.
• Support the introduction of new Group products in all markets.
• Plan annual budgets for volume, pricing, and promotional spending per market and brand.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success in comparable export positions.
• At least two years of direct experience in international trade.
• Professional fluency in English.
• Specialized knowledge in international commerce.

Nice to have

• Calvados Ambassador certification.

What the company offers

• Permanent employment contract.
• Competitive base salary with significant performance-linked variable pay.
• Profit-sharing scheme.
• Regular international travel opportunities.

About the company

Spirit Zug fosters a culture driven by commercial ambition, interpersonal agility, and intellectual curiosity. The organization thrives in multicultural settings and values employees who can navigate diverse professional environments with ease.

• Emphasis on strong commercial drive.
• Value placed on interpersonal skills and curiosity.
• Supportive multicultural work environment.