Export Area Manager

Pollock & Associates; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business consulting firm in Gauteng is seeking a dynamic individual for a role focused on developing export strategies and managing compliance. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of Sales and Marketing experience in manufacturing and a strong track record in export markets. This position offers a challenging environment to ensure satisfaction through effective stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Sales & Marketing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years exposure to SSA export markets.
• Strong track record in achieving export sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute export strategies.
• Manage compliance and governance requirements.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through effective stock, debtors, and stakeholder management.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelors Degree in Sales, Marketing, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

This role requires both a hunter mindset to secure new business and strong account management skills to retain and grow existing customers. You will be responsible for developing and executing export strategies, managing compliance and governance requirements, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective stock, debtors, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute export strategies.
• Manage compliance and governance requirements.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through effective stock, debtors, and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Sales, Marketing, or related field (NQF 7).

Experience

• 68 years Sales & Marketing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years exposure to SSA export markets.
• Strong track record in achieving export sales targets.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, SAP, ERP systems.
• Strong business case preparation, budgeting, and reporting ability.
• Knowledge of export compliance, governance, and risk management.

Other Skills

• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and with international stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Innovative approach to marketing and promotions.
• Experience in customer retention strategies and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to balance commercial targets with compliance and governance.

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