Global Citrus Marketing Lead

Agricruitment Limited; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural recruitment agency is seeking a commercially driven Marketer to lead key market programmes across local retail and international regions. This role requires 5–7 years of experience in citrus or fresh-produce export with strong relationship management skills and analytical abilities. The successful candidate will develop marketing plans, track market trends, and manage relationships with buyers from various regions including the Middle East and Africa. Interested candidates should email their CV in WORD format.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in citrus or fresh-produce export marketing/commercial roles.
• Experience managing international buyers or local retail.
• Exposure to budgets, pricing, and producer-return calculations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage annual marketing plans and programmes.
• Track market trends, pricing, competitor activity.
• Coordinate marketing programmes with logistics and technical teams.

Skills

Understanding of citrus/fresh-produce export markets

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Excellent negotiation skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Education

Degree in Marketing

Honours in Agriculture

Tools

ERP/marketing systems (Prophet QX)

Job description

A leading agricultural recruitment agency is seeking a commercially driven Marketer to lead key market programmes across local retail and international regions. This role requires 5–7 years of experience in citrus or fresh-produce export with strong relationship management skills and analytical abilities. The successful candidate will develop marketing plans, track market trends, and manage relationships with buyers from various regions including the Middle East and Africa. Interested candidates should email their CV in WORD format.