BUSINESS MANAGER

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:

Our client is a market leader in the supply of innovative agricultural solutions and equipment across Southern Africa.  They have a vacancy for a BUSINESS MANAGER: Orchard Netting. The head office is in Paarl, but the incumbent can be based anywhere in the surrounding area. The position forms part of the executive and will be responsible for the general management of the netting division. The netting division specialises in European style open/close netting/ covering solutions for fruit orchards.

Responsibilities:

• Design verification
• Quotations
• Customer Satisfaction
• Project finalisation and P&L
• Develop and maintain relationship with suppliers
• Customer management and new customer development
• Managing Site Managers in the completion of the project
• Introduction of new products to the market
• Grow the netting division  

Minimum Education:

• 5 Years’ relevant experience ideally within an agricultural environment (for example irrigation system implementation)
• Relevant tertiary qualification in
• Business and project management and/or
• Agricultural civils and/ or
• Engineering

• Computer literate (MS Excel, Word)
• Good communication skills (Excellent verbal and written English skills are required for interaction with foreign stakeholders)
• Project Management skills
• Basic CAD skills would be advantageous
• Knowledge in import buying would be advantageous
• Understanding of Costing and Financial controls
• Bargaining and negotiation skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience in managing teams

Please note that this is a senior position that will form part of the executive and it will be required from the incumbent to play an active role in expanding the business.

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