Accounts Executive

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

TopFresh is a fruit export company situated in Durbanville, Cape Town. The company procures and distributes fresh fruit from growers to clients on a global scale, with most of their exports going to markets in Africa, the Indian Ocean Islands, the Middle East and Europe. TopFresh offers a personal touch and their meticulous attention-to-detail coupled with passion and drive, has proven to be the company’s recipe for success.

The above-mentioned position is currently available for a dynamic negotiator to join the Commercial Department. The successful incumbent will take responsibility for the effective sourcing, procuring, selling and delivering of designated fruit to clients.

Key Performance Areas:

• Procure and sell designated fruit
• Arrange shipment of orders
• Find and exploit trading opportunities and grow client base
• Identify, assess, and manage risks
• Initiate claims processes
• Exchange information and work with other Accounts Executives
• Build and maintain supplier / client relationships
• Achieve sales budget and gross margin objectives
• Attend meetings and report as required

Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification (diploma or degree)
• 1-3 years’ experience in procurement and trading of fruit
• Working knowledge of relevant fruit markets
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain strong relationships with role players
• Ability to closely follow policies and procedures
• Negotiation skills and ability to deal with conflict
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally
• Good computer skills (MS Office suite and shipping programs such as QX)
• Driver’s licence and own transport

The company offers market related remuneration and benefits, based on the successful applicant’s experience and qualifications.