Online-Jobs in Südafrika

Please note that M3 is hiring on behalf of another company.

Our client, a company operating in the fruit industry with their office situated in Paarl, has an exciting opportunity for a Key Accounts Manager to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, commercially-minded individual with strong industry insight and the ability to work independently, paired with excellent procurement and relationship-building skills.

The successful candidate will be responsible for expansion of the client base across various commodity groups and markets, both locally & internationally. KPI’s will include: *Client Base Expansion: Conducting market analysis to identify business opportunities; Developing & executing strategies to drive market share growth. *Relationship Building & Client Engagement: Communication with potential & existing clients; Providing exceptional customer service & manage SLA’s; Implementing strategies for client retention and repeat business. *Market Research: Monitoring industry trends & market conditions and using insights to adapt business development strategies *Sales Presentations: Delivering sales presentations that demonstrate product value; Addressing client needs & offer problem-solving solutions. *Financial, Risk & Administration: Commercial budget management & cost controls, credit notes, write-offs, & claims processes; Handling contract negotiations & stakeholder communication; Identifying & mitigating commercial risk & ensuring compliance with legal & regulatory obligations; Reporting to relevant management. *Product Knowledge: Maintaining understanding of the company's products, commodities, & varieties; Tailor solutions to meet client-specific needs; Using client feedback to improve offerings; Collaborating with marketing & product development teams to adapt strategies *All other tasks related to the role.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Marketing, or related field;

• Proven experience in a similar role in the fresh produce, agriculture or export industries;

• Excellent computer proficiency;

• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans & English);

• Valid driver's license and own transport;

• Willingness to travel nationally & internationally as required.

Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 26 May 2025.

For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.