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