LOCAL PROCUREMENT – INTERNAL MARKETING MANAGER - CITRUS

Farm Manager SA; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA is seeking an experienced professional in Somerset West, South Africa, for a role focusing on global fresh fruit marketing and trading, particularly citrus. Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years' experience in the industry, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and fluency in Afrikaans and English. The position involves working closely with local producers and expanding international customer relationships. This is an opportunity to leverage existing knowledge in the fresh produce export industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in global fresh fruit marketing/trading.
• Experience working with South African producers and fresh produce export industry.
• Strong negotiation skills with both local and international clients.

Responsibilities

• Work with South African producers, focusing on citrus.
• Negotiate with buyers and expand the client base.
• Manage and grow relationships with producers and clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Fluency in Afrikaans

Fluency in English

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

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