Commercial Assistant

Our client, a fruit export company in Paarl is looking for a Commercial Sales Assistant to join their team.

The successful candidate will provide support and assistance to the commercial and sales managers in the company''s exotic fruit, vegetable, and edible flower ranges. The candidates core focus will be key account liaison with the suppliers, growing edible flowers/microgreens and provide support with development and commercial aspects. Attention to detail is of utmost importance in this role. This is a fast-moving consumer product environment and the successful candidate needs to keep up with the pace and trends.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Key account management for edible flowers, microgreens
• Admin tasks – ensure order process is ready for export
• Shipping and logistics
• Sales tracking and execution
• Liaison with customers re. orders and follow-up
• Capturing and communication of order and sales performance tracking documents
• Complete customer documentation for uploading onto system for alignment
• Feedback of customer details to be reported to Manager
• Internal information gathering and reporting

REQUIREMENTS

• Matric plus applicable tertiary qualification in Agriculture or commerce
• 2-3 years’ experience in related field
• Shipping and logistics experience
• Experience in ERP software programmes such as MS Navision
• Time management, planning and coordinating.
• Problem solving and analytical thinking.
• Attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Passionate about food.
• Willingness to learn

SALARY

R20 000 – R25 000

Please use the following reference number in the subject line of your email: CR562 when applying for this position. Please submit your CV in Word Format to Kindly consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive feedback within 1 week.