Business manager (fruit)
Cape Town - Northern Suburbs

Our client, a leader in the fruit export industry and based in the Durbanville area wishes to appoint a goal-driven Business Manager for its Marketing Businesses. The challenge will be to develop strong relationships with the various internal and external customers as well as maintaining world-class levels of service and efficiency.

Reports to: Chairman

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Proven track record in sales / key account management / distribution / fruit export
• Extensive knowledge of international markets – specifically the Eastern Markets
• Proven negotiating and communication skills
• Customer service
• Proven strategic leadership ability

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Bottom-line orientation
• Commercial orientation with good strategic thinking and numeracy
• Results driven
• High energy and able to work in a highly pressurised environment
• Entrepreneurial
• Hands-on management style
• Computer literacy
• Ability to command respect from peers, subordinates and customers
• Willing to travel extensively locally and internationally

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Optimisation of Sales and Market penetration to Middle East, East (China, Hong Kong)
• Key Account Management
• Market development in support of the Company’s objectives
• Price negotiation
• Execute & co-ordinate planned programs
• Manage customer administration and reporting
• Financial Management
• Co – ordinate Marketing functions between RSA and the other Country Offices

Apply:

Please ensure that your application includes the following in order to be considered:

• a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae in WORD format, inclusive of contact and email information
• a covering letter motivating the application
• an indication of current and expected remuneration
• availability
• contactable referees

Click on link to apply directly on our website: Business Manager (Fruits)