Description:
Our client, an international exporter of fresh produce , is looking for a commercially minded individual with a combination of well-developed interpersonal and negotiation skills, to join their team based in Somerset-West (Western Cape) .
The role will be focused on the marketing and sales of fresh fruit into South Africa’s main export destinations. Responsibilities will include: *Procuring and sourcing of fruit *Building and maintaining relationships with both growers and customers *Determining market needs *Marketing fruit internationally and exploiting potential opportunities to grow the client base *Calculating and negotiating prices *Providing input to, and liaising with, relevant stakeholders throughout the supply chain *Identifying and managing risks *Tracking results and suggesting corrective action *Ongoing reporting to relevant parties *all other tasks related to the role.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience:
• A relevant tertiary qualification;
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role;
• Previous experience in the pome fruit/stone fruit/table grape/sub-tropical fruit/berry/citrus industries;
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally;
• Valid driver's license and own reliable transport.
Based on level of experience our client offers an extremely competitive remuneration and incentive package.
Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 11 April 2025.
For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on XXX-XXXX.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.