Country Manager Egypt for FMCG Client
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About the Role
Walk In Solutions seeks a Country Manager for Egypt for a leading FMCG client. The role involves driving market entry, building distribution networks, and managing key accounts in personal care and home care categories.
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Responsibilities
- Drive market entry in new geographies by identifying suitable importers/distributors and navigating regulatory requirements
- Build distribution networks from the ground up in new markets
- Expand and strengthen distribution in existing markets
- Develop and execute market specific go to market strategies
- Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and onboard importer and distributor partners
- Drive distribution expansion across General Trade, Modern Trade, Wholesale, and E Commerce channels
- Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, margins, trade investments, and partnership agreements
- Manage key account relationships with major retail formats
- Develop marketplace presence across leading e commerce platforms
- Build Joint Business Plans (JBPs) with key partners to drive growth
- Own revenue, profitability, and market development targets
- Provide regular market intelligence and business performance reviews
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in FMCG business development, export sales, distribution management, or category management
- Experience in Home Care, Personal Care, or related FMCG categories preferred
- Strong network of importers, distributors, wholesalers, and trade partners
- Deep understanding of FMCG channels including General Trade, Modern Trade, Wholesale, E Commerce, and Quick Commerce
- Hands on experience in distributor onboarding, trade negotiations, and JBP execution
- Working knowledge of export documentation, customs processes, and international trade compliance
- Bachelor's degree required
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Role Overview
- We are looking for a Country Lead to spearhead market entry in new geographies and drive distribution expansion in existing ones building robust trade ecosystems, winning strategic partnerships, and growing the portfolio across channels.
- This is a high ownership, entrepreneurial role for someone who thrives on building businesses from the ground up, navigating new markets with agility, and unlocking growth through strong local networks.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive market entry in new geographies by identifying suitable importers/distributors and navigating regulatory requirements.
- Build distribution networks from the ground up in new markets.
- Expand and strengthen distribution in existing markets.
- Develop and execute market specific go to market strategies.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders across trade, retail, regulatory, and business communities.
- Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and onboard importer and distributor partners.
- Drive distribution expansion across General Trade, Modern Trade, Wholesale, and E Commerce channels.
- Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, margins, trade investments, and partnership agreements.
- Manage key account relationships with major retail formats.
- Develop marketplace presence across leading e commerce platforms.
- Build Joint Business Plans (JBPs) with key partners to drive growth.
- Collaborate with product and marketing teams to optimize portfolio and category strategy.
Candidate Profile
- 10+ years of experience in FMCG business development, export sales, distribution management, or category management.
- Experience within Home Care, Personal Care, or related FMCG categories preferred.
- Strong network of importers, distributors, wholesalers, and trade partners.
- Deep understanding of FMCG channels including General Trade, Modern Trade, Wholesale, E Commerce, and Quick Commerce.
- Hands on experience in distributor onboarding, trade negotiations, and JBP execution.
- Working knowledge of export documentation, customs processes, and international trade compliance.
- Experience managing e commerce marketplaces is an advantage.
- Bachelor's degree required.
Preferred Background
- Professionals from leading FMCG organizations with experience in category management, distribution, export sales, or business development within Home Care, Personal Care, or Consumer Goods sectors.
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