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Minimum Requirements
• Relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in global fresh fruit marketing / trading from South Africa as well as local procurement within the fresh produce export industry in South Africa
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills with a collaborative team mindset
• An additional language will be advantageous but not a requirement.
Responsibilities Include but are Not Limited to
Procurement
• To work with South African producers requires fluency in Afrikaans and English (verbal and written)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working with local South African producers with a focus on citrus
• Existing producer base / access to volume/product with a focus on citrus
• Manage and grow relationships with the above‑mentioned producers / growers in South Africa
• Exceptional negotiation skills with local producers and understanding how to work with them
Trading / Marketing
• To negotiate with buyers / clients and expand client base requires fluency in English
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in international fruit trading / marketing
• Existing client / buyer base
• Negotiating, trading and marketing with overseas clients
• Manage and grow international customer / client relationships
• Deep knowledge and understanding of international markets
• Analyzing exported volumes and reaction planning
• Exceptional negotiation skills with international and local clients / buyers
• Compliance and risk management
