General Manager

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Job Title

General Manager

Qualifications / Experience

• BSc / MSc Agric ,BCom (e.g.. International Trade)
• 15 + Years in a Fruit Business environment

Knowledge

• + Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Manager within the Fruit Export Environment
• Excellent knowledge of Excel, i.e. able to do Pivot tables, V-lookup, BI tools etc.
• Knowledge of the fresh fruit production/marketing industry
• Strong understanding of the customer base, both locally and globally
• Fruit software platform (e.g. Palbroker / QX) and working within an ERP system
• Technical understanding of subtropical fruit production

Key Performance Areas

• Drive the execution of business strategy to achieve profitable and sustainable growth for the shareholders.
• Develop a solid marketing strategy to channel fruit into the markets, diversifying exposure with focus on developing new future markets.
• Ensure adherence to legal and food safety requirements, and adoption of required certifications for our supply base to maintain and grow our position as a preferred supplier.
• Represent the company to customers and associations.
• Oversee budgeting processes and effective financial controls.
• Drive compliance of the Company's Fruit Health and Safety management system
• Identify and manage risks.