Export Manager - Stellenbosch Verfied

Salary Negotiable Stellenbosch, Western Cape Stellenbosch, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 28-03-2017 8:05:50 PM
25-04-2017 8:05:50 PM

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