Global CCO Global Fruit Ingredients & Citrus Ingredients B2B

PLEASE READ FIRST BEFORE APPLYINGTop 10 MUST‑HAVES FOR THIS JOBB2B Expertise Only — This is a pure B2B fruit‑ingredients role, not FMCG, requiring deep understanding of industrial customers, traders, blenders, beverage manufacturers, and ingredient buyers.Fruit Ingredients Experience — Minimum 20+ years in the fruit‑ingredients sector, not general food or FMCG.Citrus Specialization — Strong commercial experience in citrus (NFC, concentrates, essential oils, aromas).Existing Customer Base — Active relationships with global fruit‑ingredient buyers and B2B industry players.Strong Industry Network — Well‑established connections with traders, blenders, beverage manufacturers, flavor houses, and distributors.International Track Record — Proven success with top international companies across Europe, US, and ideally GCC.Sales & Marketing Leadership — Hands‑on leadership of Sales, Marketing, and Business Development teams.Commercial Strategy Expertise — Ability to design and execute global commercial strategies for fruit & citrus portfolios.P&L & Pricing Acumen — Strong financial skills: pricing, margin optimization, forecasting, profitability management.This job is not about fresh fruits and vegetables CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER (FRUIT INGREDIENTS) B2BPreferred: 100% Cairo (Egypt) — Option: 50% Cairo / 50% EuropeGlobal Food Ingredients ManufacturerFull‑time | Executive LeadershipStart Date: Latest October 2026About the CompanyOur client is investing 300 million USD in a state‑of‑the‑art production facility, positioning itself as one of the most advanced agri‑food manufacturers in the Middle East. The new plant produces a wide portfolio of high‑value ingredients for global B2B customers:Product PortfolioCitrus concentrates (orange, lemon, grapefruit)Tomato concentrates (competitive alternative to Italy/Spain for EU importers)Multi‑fruit purées (mango, guava, strawberry, tropical blends)Cloudy juice concentrates (first plant of its kind in the Middle East)IQF frozen fruits & vegetables (strawberries, broccoli, beans, artichokes)Freeze‑dried fruits & vegetablesCustomer Segments1. Blending HousesUse fruit purées, citrus & tomato concentrates, multi‑fruit blends, and cloudy juice concentrates.Supported by orange pulp cells, citrus aroma essences, and cold‑extracted oils for flavor enhancement.2. Food & Beverage ProcessorsPurchase nutrient‑rich purées, concentrates, IQF vegetables, freeze‑dried strawberries, and citrus oils.Products engineered for efficient production, consistency, and premium quality.3. Retail & Food ServiceReady‑to‑use IQF vegetables, freeze‑dried fruits, and NFC orange juice.Designed for convenience, sustainability, and superior freshness.4. Private Label ManufacturersTailored solutions using purées, IQF fruits/vegetables, and freeze‑dried ingredients.Flexible formats and packaging to help brands differentiate in competitive markets.Global MarketsNorth America – beverage companies, private label brandsEurope – competing with Spain, Italy, Germany in citrus & tomato concentratesAsia – tropical purées and freeze‑dried ingredientsGCC / Middle East – strong demand for juice concentrates and frozen produceAbout the RoleWe are seeking an exceptional Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to lead global commercial strategy, revenue growth, and market expansion for a fast‑growing sustainable fruit & citrus ingredients business. This is a high‑impact executive role driving Sales, Marketing, Category Management, and Business Development across international markets (US, Europe, GCC).The ideal leader brings deep B2B food ingredients expertise, a strong citrus background, and an established global customer network with traders, blenders, beverage manufacturers, and industrial food companies.TasksKey Responsibilities🔹 Develop and execute a global commercial strategy for fruit & citrus ingredients🔹 Drive revenue growth, market penetration, and customer retention🔹 Lead Sales, Marketing, Category Directors, and Business Development teams🔹 Oversee strategic accounts, partnerships, and distribution channels🔹 Shape market‑specific product portfolios and innovation roadmaps🔹 Build strong relationships with traders, blenders, B2B manufacturers🔹 Lead pricing strategy, margin optimization, and P&L performance🔹 Strengthen digital marketing, trade marketing, and lead generation🔹 Integrate AI tools to enhance commercial efficiency and decision‑making🔹 Develop and mentor a high‑performance commercial organizationRequirements20+ years in commercial leadership7+ years in senior executive rolesStrong background in B2B food ingredients (mandatory) ✔Citrus ingredients experience strongly preferred ✔Proven track record with top international companiesExperience in juices, concentrates, IQF, fruit derivatives ✔Global market experience in US & Europe (mandatory) ✔Existing customer base & strong networking with industry players ✔ Ability to scale commercial operations and drive international expansionCompetenciesStrategic market analysis & commercial planningSales & revenue optimizationProduct & category managementP&L ownership & financial acumenDigital marketing & brandingInternational business developmentSupply chain & logistics understandingLeadership, team development, and change managementCustomer‑centric mindsetLanguages🇬🇧 English (required)🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇪🇸 French, Italian, or Spanish (strong plus)Updated: 2 seconds ago