Job description

MetaLife is a fast-growing Canadian sports nutrition and natural health brand focused on high-quality supplements, including creatine, protein, collagen, electrolytes, and wellness products. We are expanding beyond Canada and are looking for an experienced International Sales & Export Market Development Manager to help us identify, develop, and manage export markets.

This role is focused on export market development, international sales, distributor search, importer relationships, and global business growth. The ideal candidate should understand how to evaluate international markets, identify distributors and importers, approach buyers, and build sales opportunities for supplement and natural health products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate potential export markets for MetaLife products
• Research international demand, competitors, pricing, regulations, and market entry opportunities
• Find and contact distributors, importers, wholesalers, retail chains, and online sales partners
• Build relationships with potential buyers in the United States and international markets
• Support international sales strategy and go-to-market planning
• Help prepare product presentations, price lists, and export proposals
• Work with management to prioritize target countries and sales channels
• Follow up with leads, negotiate opportunities, and support closing export deals
• Provide market feedback on product formats, pricing, claims, packaging, and positioning
• Coordinate with logistics and regulatory teams when export opportunities move forward

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in international sales, export market development, distribution, or business development required
• Experience in supplements, natural health products, food, CPG, wellness, or pharmaceutical products is strongly preferred
• Existing network of distributors, importers, buyers, or retail contacts is a major asset
• Strong understanding of export markets and international sales channels
• Ability to research and assess market opportunities independently
• Strong communication, negotiation, and follow-up skills
• Knowledge of the US market, Middle East, Asia, or other export regions is an asset
• Experience with trade shows, buyer outreach, distributor agreements, or international B2B sales is preferred

Compensation:

Competitive compensation based on experience. Base salary, commission, or a hybrid compensation structure may be considered depending on the candidate’s background, network, and export market results.