Sales & Marketing Agent

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced sales professional to manage relationships with international customers in the fresh produce export industry. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience, strong communication skills, and existing export market relationships. This role involves managing the full sales process and requires ability to travel. Email your CV to apply.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of sales experience in the fresh produce export industry.
• Strong knowledge of South African fruit production cycles and export logistics.
• Existing relationships with key export markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with international customers.
• Manage the full sales process including pricing and contract negotiations.
• Monitor market trends to identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Sales experience in fresh produce export

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Fluency in English

Education

Degree or diploma in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Marketing, or International Trade

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Job description

Reference: 10742 HL

Consultant: Hanel Loubser

Job Description:

• Develop and manage relationships with international customers, importers, and retailers.
• Manage the full sales process: pricing, contract negotiation, order placement, documentation, and delivery coordination.
• Monitor market trends and customer preferences to identify new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with the procurement, logistics, and quality assurance teams to ensure consistent product quality and on-time delivery.
• Ensure all export documentation complies with international trade and phytosanitary regulations.
• Attend local and international trade shows, industry events, and client meetings.
• Achieve sales targets and contribute to the company's strategic growth in new and existing markets.
• Provide regular sales forecasts, performance reports, and market feedback to management.
• Stay updated on seasonal production volumes, packout figures, and market demand cycles.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3–5 years of sales experience in the fresh produce export industry, preferably with pome fruit and citrus.
• Existing relationships with key export markets such as the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the UK are highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of South African fruit production cycles, packhouses, and export logistics.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel both locally and internationally as needed.
• Proficient in MS Office and CRM systems; experience with export documentation systems is a plus.
• Fluency in English; additional languages (e.g., Afrikaans, Spanish, Mandarin, or French) are beneficial.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Education: Degree or diploma in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Marketing, or International Trade preferred, but not essential with relevant experience.

How to Apply:

• Email your comprehensive CV to [e-mail].
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.