Posted 27 days ago
General Manager - Export Trade
@ KIT RECRUITMENT
Mississauga, Ontario
Overview
KIT Recruitment is recruiting a General Manager, Export Trade, for an established organization in Mississauga, ON. The role leads the international export business, covering strategy, market expansion, team leadership and full P&L responsibility. It is a full-time, permanent, on-site position with occasional international travel.
Responsibilities:
- Develop export trade strategies and target markets
- Monitor commodity pricing and buyer demand
- Lead, develop and mentor the commercial team
- Manage P&L, margins and financial risk
- Oversee procurement, logistics and export compliance
Requirements summary:
- 10+ years in international commodity or agricultural trade
- Progressive leadership and full P&L experience
- University degree in business, agriculture or economics
- Strong financial acumen and negotiation skills
- Established international buyer relationships
- Experience with pulses, grains or oilseeds
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- 2026-10-14
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- 2026-11-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-11
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Business, Agriculture, Economics |
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KIT RECRUITMENT
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We make it happen, together! Recruitment Specialists in the Manufacturing, Food Sector, Consumer Package Goods and 3PL.
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KIT Recruitment was founded on three main principles. Knowledge: Over 22 years of hands-on direct recruitment experience in Food Manufacturing- Animal Processing, Bakery & Confectionary and Commodities, Construction & Building Materials and Industrial Manufacturing. Integrity: Strong moral principles in dealing with clients and applicants throughout the hiring process. Trust: Forming key relationships with clients and applicants which in turn produce beneficial results for all. Give KIT Recruitment a call today! Our team is looking forward to a partnership with you on your next staffing mandate. www.kitrecruitment.com [email protected]
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- 9
- Reported office locations
- Toronto, Ontario, CA
- Other recorded names
- KIT Recruitment
- Specialties
- Animal Processing
- Food Manufacturing
- Industrial Manufacturing
- and Construction & Building Materials
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
KIT Recruitment was founded on three main principles. Knowledge: Over 22 years of hands-on direct recruitment experience in Food Manufacturing- Animal Processing, Bakery & Confectionary and Commodities, Construction & Building Materials and Industrial Manufacturing. Integrity: Strong moral principles in dealing with clients and applicants throughout the hiring process. Trust: Forming key relationships with clients…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 2-10 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2017 |
| Specialties | Animal ProcessingFood ManufacturingIndustrial Manufacturingand Construction & Building Materials |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
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KIT Recruitment is partnering with an established organization to recruit an experienced General Manager – Export Trade to lead and grow its international export business.
This is a strategic leadership opportunity for a commercially driven professional to oversee business development, international market expansion, team leadership and overall financial performance.
The successful candidate will take ownership of the export business, establish its strategic direction and build a high-performing team.
This is a general management position, not a hands-on trading role. The ideal candidate will bring extensive knowledge of international commodity markets, strong commercial leadership and proven P&L management experience.
General Manager – Export Trade - Details:
Location: Mississauga, ON
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Work Location: On-Site | Occasional International Travel
General Manager – Export Trade - Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute export trade strategies, identifying priority commodities, international markets and growth opportunities.
- Monitor commodity pricing, market trends and buyer demand to guide commercial decisions.
- Establish annual volume, margin and business development targets.
- Identify opportunities to expand market presence and strengthen international buyer relationships.
- Build, lead and mentor a team of trading, sales and operations professionals.
- Establish performance expectations and promote accountability.
- Oversee recruitment, resource planning and team development as the business grows.
- Develop and maintain relationships with international buyers, suppliers and Canadian agricultural partners.
- Oversee pricing strategies, commodity risk, foreign exchange exposure and working capital.
- Provide strategic oversight of procurement, logistics, quality standards and export compliance.
- Ensure commercial activities align with business objectives and risk management policies.
- Take full ownership of the export business's profit and loss (P&L) performance.
- Monitor trading margins, profitability and financial results.
- Oversee trade financing and financial risk management.
- Report business performance and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
General Manager – Export Trade - Qualifications:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in international commodity trading, agricultural commodities, food exports or a related industry, with progressive leadership experience.
- Strong understanding of commodity pricing, market dynamics, risk management and international trade.
- Experience overseeing a trading portfolio or export business with P&L accountability.
- Proven ability to lead, develop and manage commercial teams.
- Knowledge of international trade processes, including freight, documentation and export compliance.
- Strong financial acumen, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- University degree in Business, Agriculture, Economics or a related field.
- Willingness to undertake occasional international travel.
- Experience with Canadian agricultural commodities, particularly pulses, lentils, peas, chickpeas, grains or oilseeds.
- Established relationships with international agricultural commodity buyers or importers.
- Previous general management experience with full P&L responsibility.
- Experience building or scaling an international trading or export business.
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