KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER – CITRUS – NORTHERN PARTS OF SOUTH AFRICA

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

Job summary

A leading agricultural recruitment firm is seeking a candidate for citrus procurement in Northern South Africa. The role requires 3 years’ experience in the citrus industry, proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to work independently. Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential. Interested candidates should email their CV in WORD format to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in the citrus industry, including production, pack house, or quality.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Basic understanding of citrus farming processes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Procure fresh citrus fruit from growers.
• Report to the Sourcing Manager.
• Work independently without close office proximity.

Skills

Citrus industry experience

Computer literacy (Excel, PowerPoint)

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Entrepreneurship

Customer service orientation

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Matric with advantage for tertiary qualification

Job description

This position will be responsible for the procurement of fresh citrus fruit; in the Northern parts of South Africa. The fruit will be procured from growers in South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe and exported to customers across the world as well as sold locally.

This position will be based in the North of South Africa (for example: Tzaneen, Hoedspruit, Letsitele) and will report to the Sourcing Manager

The successful candidate must have the following:

• 3 years’ experience in the Citrus Industry; non-negotiable (citrus production / pack house / quality)
• Computer literate (Advanced Excel and Power Point skills are essential)
• Ideally experience in fruit sourcing or fruit exports
• Matric however a tertiary qualification will be advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills across all platforms will be integral (Whatsapp, e-mail, Teams etc.)
• Be able to work on his or her own as they will not be based close to a company office.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Sound knowledge of citrus quality processes and systems
• Sound knowledge of citrus pack house processes and systems
• Basic understanding of citrus farming processes
• The successful candidate need to also display the following qualities:
• Entrepreneurship
• Effective Presentation Skills
• Customer service orientation
• Negotiation skills
• Integrity
• Relationship building
• Drive and determination
• Analytical & Interpretation skills
• Problem Solving – enquiring mind, lateral thinking

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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