CATEGORY MANAGER – CITRUS – PAARL

Agricruitment Limited; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the citrus fruit export industry is seeking a dynamic manager with expertise in market strategies, procurement, and team leadership. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing the department's performance and ensuring profitable operations in the fruit category. The role requires strong communication and managerial skills to effectively manage relationships and achieve long-term goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the fruit export industry
• Track record managing a productive team
• Strong managerial skills required

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and marketing plans and strategies
• Drive negotiations for optimal commercial performance
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders and team members
• Oversee the performance of the Citrus Fruit Department

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Team Management

Project Management

Market Intelligence

Education

Appropriate tertiary qualification

Tools

Computers

Job description

We invite a dynamic and experienced candidate with extensive knowledge and experience of managing a fruit category – from procurement through to directing the marketing- and export programmes – to apply for this position in the Citrus Fruit Division. The candidate will directly report to the Managing Director.

Key responsibilities:

• Compiling and managing the procurement/marketing plan, budget & strategy
• Diligent driving and pursuing negotiations to ensure optimal Commercial performance to ensure a profitable category
• Effective communication and management of relationships with producers, suppliers, recipients, team members, colleagues and key stakeholders
• Precise and punctual management of information and appropriate administration
• Continuously manage the Citrus Fruit Department’s performance to achieve short-, medium- and long-term goals and objectives
• Convert market intelligence, new product development and opportunities towards sustainable growth

Crucial Requirements:

• Appropriate tertiary qualification
• Proven experience and commercial footprint in fruit export industry
• Proven track record in managing a highly motivated and productive team effectively
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
• Skilled team player, negotiator and communicator (verbal & written)
• Strong managerial and computer skills

Closing date: 13 June

Email CV in WORD format: [e-mail]

Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 2 weeks.

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