Our Client, a rapidly growing International Fruit Marketing Company, has an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Export Manager.
Requirements:
Minimum: Bachelor degree in commerce/international trade or at least 5 years experience in a trade role
Excellent customer service skills – both verbal and written
Effective contract negotiation skills
Experience in an export environment (Fruit Industry) and successful customer service experience
Awareness of relevant prevailing quality and food safety regulations
Ability to solve challenging problems
Being able to prioritize, meet deadlines and work with minimal direction
Proficiency in the Afrikaans & English language (in writing and verbally) is a must
An “international” mindset, result driven, attention to detail and a team player
Willingness to travel (locally and internationally)
IT Knowledge: advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for management of the fruit marketing division of the company
Management of traders and buyers
Responsible for sales within his/her categories (Volumes, deliveries according to specs, margins, contract formulation and execution, and cost price calculations)
Helps formulating the sales budgets for the category
Ensures optimal customer satisfaction
Responsible for handling of commercial issues/complaints
Suggests new trade opportunities and product development.
Keeps track of international market developments.
Keeps track of the results and suggests corrective action plans when needed
Contributes to continuously improve the work procedures and systems of the fruit desk
Ensure all suppliers meet stringent vendor approval requirements
Participates in and contributes to the sales meetings
Visits existing as well as potential customers and suppliers (inter)nationally
Visits trade related fairs.
Please send your CV as well as a guideline of your salary expectation to ****@*****.***
A Market Related Salary is on offer and is negotiable depending on experience and qualification
Ref: Paa000494/SD
Recruiter: Placement Partners