Export Manager (growth position)

A new function that you will create

Maxani operates in nine European countries and wants to grow further. Therefore, we are creating a new position, and you are invited to shape it.

As a key player in our export business, you build relationships with distributors across Europe, help open up new markets, and represent Maxani at international trade shows and conferences. You have a lot of freedom to identify opportunities, seize them, and turn them into growth.

This is what you're going to do

• DistributorsYou independently manage the relationships with our distributors in nine European countries.
• Partners growYou help partners grow. You analyze sales figures, identify opportunities, and together with marketing implement actions.
• New marketsYou help open up new markets: you conduct market research, establish initial contacts, and hold introductory meetings.
• LaunchingsYou guide new distributors through their launch.
• Fairs and congressesTogether with your colleagues, you represent Maxani at international trade shows and conferences.
• Overview by countryFor each country, you keep track of the opportunities, agreements, and follow-up steps.

You are in charge. You report to Miriam, our CEO. She collaborates on the strategy and conducts the final negotiations with you. Your colleagues from Operations and R&D handle export documentation and registrations. This way, you are primarily focused on commercial matters and have direct influence on Maxani’s international growth.

This is what you get

• Salary: € 3,000–€ 3,500 gross per month based on 40 hours. That is € 1,800–€ 2,100 for 24 hours and € 2,400–€ 2,800 for 32 hours.
• Working hours: 24–32 hours per week. You can arrange your own schedule and work in our office in Soest.
• Terms and conditions: 25 vacation days on a full-time basis, a pension scheme after 6 months, and travel expenses reimbursement.
• Resources: Laptop and business phone.
• Team: A tight-knit team of 11 colleagues with short lines of communication and quick decisions.
• Pet-friendly office: Your dog is welcome, if he/she gets along well with our other office dogs.
• Growth: This position has been designed as a growth function. As you take on more responsibility and help accelerate our international growth, you will grow into a self-employed International Account & Export Manager.
• International work: You will be present at international trade shows and conferences and visit partners within Europe.

This is what you bring along

• Hbo or WO degree level, for example International Business, Commercial Economics or Marketing.
• Whether you are at the beginning of your career or have several years of commercial experience: your initiative, commercial mindset and motivation are crucial for us.
• You get energy from international contacts, are commercially minded and like to turn opportunities into concrete results.
• You enjoy meeting new people and representing Maxani enthusiastically and professionally at international trade shows.
• You like working independently, but also actively seek collaboration with colleagues to advance plans.
• You speak Dutch and English excellently. French and/or German is a strong advantage.
• You have a passion for animal health, cosmetics or FMCG. A love of animals is a plus.

About Maxani

Maxani develops dermatological care products for dogs, cats and horses: shampoos, creams and innovative mousses. We do this together with leading European veterinary dermatologists. Our products are prescribed and recommended by veterinarians to support the treatment and care of skin problems in animals.

We have grown independently and on our own strength. In 2025, we won the Orange Trade Mission Fund, which supports ambitious SMEs in their international growth.

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