Somerset West area – Western Cape: This established exporter of Fresh Fruit from South Africa, is seeking a qualified person for the said position to join their team based in Somerset West, South Africa.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Relevant Tertiary qualification will be advantageous.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in global fresh fruit marketing / trading from South Africa as well as local procurement within the fresh produce export industry in South Africa.
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills with a collaborative team mindset.
- An additional language will be advantageous but not a requirement.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
Procurement
- To work with South African producers requires fluency in Afrikaans and English - Verbal and written.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience working with Local South African producers with a focus on citrus.
- Existing producer base / access to volume/product with a focus on citrus.
- Manage and grow relationships with the above-mentioned producers / growers in South Africa.
- Exceptional negotiation skills with local producers and understanding how to work with them.
Trading / Marketing
- To negotiate with buyers / clients and expand client base, requires fluency in English.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in international Fruit Trading / Marketing.
- Existing client/buyer base.
- Negotiating, trading and marketing with overseas clients.
- Manage and grow international customer /client relationships.
- Deep knowledge and understanding of international markets.
- Analyzing exported volumes and reaction planning.
- Exceptional negotiation skills with international and local clients / buyers.
- Compliance and risk management.
- Communication and Team Collaboration.
- Proficiency in MS office.
- Ability to work under pressure.
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.
