Country Representative, United Arab Emirates
Be the local face of Candora in United Arab Emirates. Open doors with importers, distributors and retail chains. Margin-based commission on closed and paid deals.
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- This is a commission-only role. There is no fixed salary, no hourly pay and no upfront payment.
- The commission is margin-based. The percentage is set per deal and depends on the margin Candora makes on it.
- You work as an independent representative, responsible for your own taxes, costs and invoicing.
- We only review applications that answer all the questions at the bottom.
- Start your application with the word “CANDORA” so we know you have read everything.
About the role
Candora Trading is an international confectionery sourcing and trading company. We work with 15+ established factories across Europe, Turkey and Asia, offering Scandinavian-style candy, private label development, FMCG trading and bulk confectionery programs to retailers, wholesalers and distributors worldwide. We are looking for a well-connected individual to become the face of Candora in United Arab Emirates. Dubai is the main gateway for confectionery into the Gulf, the Levant and Africa.
What you'll do
- Be the local face and first point of contact for Candora in United Arab Emirates
- Open doors with importers, distributors, wholesalers and retail chains
- Represent Candora at trade fairs, industry events and buyer meetings (for example Gulfood)
- Present our product portfolio, FMCG offers and private label offering
- Guide customer relationships from introduction through to closed deal
What we offer
- Margin-based commission on every closed and paid deal
- Full product catalogue, samples, price lists and sales materials
- Factory certifications and authorisations to support your pitch, including a Halal-certified range
- Support in targeting customers and deciding where to start
- Flexible, remote work alongside your existing business
- No exclusivity required
Who we're looking for
- Proven relationships with importers, distributors or retail buyers in United Arab Emirates
- Background in food, confectionery or FMCG sales or distribution
- Good understanding of how importing and re-export works through Dubai and the other Emirates, including free zones, customs and payment terms
- Fluent English; Arabic is a strong advantage with local buyers
- Self-driven and results-oriented
To apply: answer all questions
- Where are you based (city and country), and which markets can you cover?
- Describe your experience in food, confectionery or FMCG sales: years, companies and your role.
- Name 3–5 importers, distributors or retailers in United Arab Emirates that you have a relationship with, and describe the relationship (current customer, former customer, personal contact).
- Give one example of a deal you have closed: product, type of customer and approximate value.
- Do you represent other brands or suppliers today? If yes, which ones?
- How would you spend your first 30 days as our representative?
- Confirm that you accept margin-based commission-only payment on closed and paid deals, with no fixed salary.
- Confirm that you work as an independent representative, responsible for your own taxes and costs, and that you can issue an invoice for your commission.
Applications without answers to all questions will not be reviewed.
Apply for Country Representative, United Arab Emirates
Answer every question and start with the word CANDORA.
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