Commercial Export Operations Account Manager

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTI006620/LB

Date posted:

Monday, May 18, 2026

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

Salary:

1 000 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
My client is looking for a commercially sharp, operationsâdriven account manager who wants real ownership.
This role sits at the intersection of export operations, client growth, and technology.
If you enjoy building relationships, optimizing processes, and seeing tangible results, this role delivers.

POSITION INFO:
My client operates in the agricultural technology and export space, supporting fresh produce supply chains through a commercial software platform. This role forms part of a growing operations team focused on optimizing export processes, strengthening client relationships, and expanding market presence. As a Commercial Export Operations Account Manager, you'll manage exporter, grower, and buyer relationships while ensuring efficient trade execution through the platform. You'll work closely with commercial, product, and operations teams, contributing directly to client success and product improvement. Key responsibilities include: Managing and growing relationships with export, grower, and buyer clients Supporting and optimizing export operations and logistics processes Onboarding new clients and guiding them through platform implementation Growing feature adoption to unlock additional value and revenue Conducting market and commodity research across global regions Supporting trade execution and operational workflows on the platform Contributing to sales strategies, upselling, and pipeline growth Delivering client presentations and live product demonstrations Acting as a liaison between clients and internal product teams Analyzing operational data to support decisionâmaking and improvements This is a handsâon role with visibility across operations, clients, and product evolution. Skills & Experience : Minimum 2-3 years' experience in export, logistics, fresh produce, or perishable goods environments Experience in account management, operations, planning, or logistics roles Strong clientâfacing communication and relationshipâmanagement skills Commercial mindset with the ability to identify growth opportunities Strong problemâsolving, organizational, and analytical skills Comfortable working under pressure and outside standard office hours Intermediate to advanced data skills Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams Valid driver's license (travel required) Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (preferred) Connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile or to view all our Jobs in Information Technology. One of the best Developer Recruitment Agencies in Cape Town. Let us assist you with your IT careers. For Further C# Developer jobs, C++ Developer jobs, Java Developer jobs, .Net Developer careers, Angular Developer and Full stack developer jobs.

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