Bismillah Rice Mills is seeking a motivated and commercially savvy Business Development Executive – Exports to drive the growth of its international rice business. The ideal candidate will focus on building and nurturing long-term relationships with genuine importers, distributors, wholesalers, and food companies across global markets. This role requires a proactive approach to identifying and engaging with international buyers through various channels such as LinkedIn, WhatsApp, email, calls, trade databases, and direct market research. The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding export sales by understanding buyer needs and delivering tailored solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and qualify genuine rice importers and distributors in international markets.
- Conduct thorough research on potential buyers using import/export data, LinkedIn, trade directories, and market intelligence sources.
- Initiate contact with decision-makers and develop strong relationships from initial outreach through to order closure.
- Understand buyer requirements including rice variety, quality, specifications, packaging, pricing, and shipment terms.
- Prepare accurate quotations and maintain consistent follow-up with prospects to advance sales opportunities.
- Maintain an organized pipeline of leads, communications, samples, quotations, and sales opportunities.
- Monitor competitor pricing, track Pakistani and Indian rice shipments, and stay informed about market trends.
- Coordinate closely with management and the milling team regarding samples, pricing, production schedules, documentation, and shipments.
- Assist in converting promising prospects into repeat international customers, ensuring sustainable business growth.
Required Qualifications
- Strong communication and negotiation skills with confidence in engaging international buyers.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Demonstrated ability in online research and lead generation.
- Proficiency in using LinkedIn and other digital sales tools for outreach and relationship building.
- Persistent and professional follow-up skills without being overly aggressive.
- Highly organized, responsible, and target-driven mindset.
Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Experience in rice, commodities, food exports, international trade, or B2B export sales is highly preferred.
- A focus on quality over quantity in lead generation, emphasizing building trust and establishing genuine business relationships rather than sending mass communications.
Bismillah Rice Mills operates within the rice milling, trading, and export industry and offers an opportunity to contribute to a growing international business with a strong reputation. The role is ideal for candidates who are commercially astute, self-motivated, and eager to develop meaningful connections in the global rice market.