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 exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
- 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.