Account Executive / International Trader - Fresh Produce

Recruiter:

Prostaff Holdings

Job Ref:

PS009429/RB

Date posted:

Monday, January 3, 2022

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

JOB SUMMARY:
A leading Fresh Produce Supplier into local and international markets requires the above to strategically drive the sales by trading a variety of fresh produce and develop and maintain strong customer relationships with key accounts.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Minimum requirements for the role:

Previous experience working within the Fresh Produce Industry is essential for this role.
Previous experience having run your own Fruit Company working closely with Growers and Customers would be an advantage.
Previous trading and account management experience dealing with Customers internationally is essential.
Previous experience and or knowledge of pome, stone fruit, citrus and grapes and or related fresh produce is preferred.
Must have the ability to develop and nurture/maintain solid customer relationships, as well as supplier relationships.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Strategically managing sales throughout the given territory.
Implementing the strategy for all product lines within Southern Africa and globally.
Developing and maintaining good customer relations with Key Accounts.
Growing the Business whilst continually reviewing and expanding the network, and developing the Sales Team to support Customer’s needs.
Strategically driving marketing strategies for all products within the different industries.
Attending and assisting with exhibitions and conferences.
Ensuring constant updating of products and their applications as well as gathering competitor information.
Driving market growth and ensuring that all quarterly and annual sales targets are met.
Actively gaining market share from competitors.
Managing and driving sales volumes, forecasts and budgets within the Company.
Presenting and implementing strategic business plans and profitable strategies in collaboration with Senior Management.
Accountability for the overall performance of the Division and for the day-to-day running.
Managing and implementing Customer activity plans to reach agreed sales targets.
Setting up budgets and targets for the Sales Team.
Setting pricing and managing profit margins.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.

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