The Export Manager will lead the company’s export operations and international market development. This role will focus on promoting and exporting high-potential Nepal-origin products. The Export Manager will be responsible for identifying globally demanded products, promoting Nepalese-origin goods, managing export logistics, and coordinating across MKCL’s group of subsidiaries and associates to build a strong and sustainable global presence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement export strategies to enter and expand in international markets.
• Actively promote Nepalese-origin products (MAPs, NTFP, seeds, cheese, dog chews, spices, etc.) through international exhibitions, trade fairs, B2B platforms, and digital channels.
• Build brand identity for MKCL products in target export markets.
• Identify potential international buyers, distributors, and business partners.
• Maintain strong client relationships and manage after-sales communication and support.
• Conduct continuous research on global market trends, consumer demand, and pricing for agricultural and natural products.
• Identify new and emerging product opportunities based on international demand (e.g., medicinal herbs, organic seeds, functional foods, pet wellness products).
• Provide feedback to production teams for product development, packaging, and labeling aligned with target market standards.
• Explore opportunities for product certification (organic, fair trade, halal, etc.) to enhance marketability.
• Oversee the complete export process: order processing, documentation, freight coordination, customs clearance, and final delivery.
• Ensure all export shipments meet destination country regulations and compliance (e.g., phytosanitary, food safety, labeling).
• Prepare and manage export documentation (invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading, etc.).
• Coordinate with regulatory bodies, freight forwarders, and logistics providers.
• Collaborate with MKCL’s subsidiary companies to ensure consistent product quality and timely availability for export.
• Streamline export supply chains by integrating production, quality assurance, and inventory planning across subsidiaries.
• Assist subsidiaries in achieving export readiness through training, systems, and documentation support.
• Prepare regular reports on export performance, sales pipelines, client feedback, and market intelligence.
• Provide strategic input on pricing, packaging, marketing approach, and product positioning based on buyer trends.
• Monitor competitor activities and propose tactical changes to improve global competitiveness.