Established fruit exporter is seeking to employ an International Trader who will drive sales and profitability of the international fruit marketing division. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing international company.

Duties:

• 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 our 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.

Requirements:

• Minimum: Bachelor degree in commerce/international trade and 3 - 5 years experience in a trade role (experience in Far East and South East Asia markets will count in your favour)
• Excellent customer service skills – both verbal and written
• Effective contract negotiation skills
• Experience in an export environment and successful customer service experience
• Awareness of relevant prevailing quality and food safety regulations
• Ability to solve challenging problems
• Proficiency in the Afrikaans & English language
• An “international” mindset, result driven, attention to detail  and a team player
• Willingness to travel, also internationally

Ref: SW000742/JM