Star South
Careers
This position has been filled
Commercial Manager
Requirements
- Based in Wellington, South Africa
- Tertiary Qualification
- Marketing and/ or sales experience
- Experience in growing procurement and sales
- Proven record of ability to build strong business relationships
- Costing
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in the fruit industry
- Computer literate, especially Microsoft Office
- Fluent in Afrikaans and English
Beneficial Experience & Knowledge
- Qualification in Logistics; Finance or Marketing
- Product knowledge of grapes and citrus
- Knowledge of industry trends
- Trading experience in the EU and Canadian markets
- Microsoft Business Central experience
- Proficiency in one or more European languages
Characteristics
- Excellent communication skills
- Proactive and innovative mindset
- Able to work effectively in a high-pressure environment
- Energetic and outgoing with high work ethic
- Disciplined
- Ability to work cooperative in a team
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Strong negotiation skills and decisiveness
Job Description
- Manage current and new business relationships effectively
- Procurement and co-ordination of products
- Maintaining and growing sales in assigned markets
- Identification and pursuit of opportunities to expand business
- Analysis of sales and finance reports to gain insights into how to improve performance and maximize growth
- Ensure profitable sales
Remuneration
Market related, depending on experience and qualifications
Applications
This position has been filled
We serve four key groups across the diverse sector of fresh produce:
Fruit producers and retailers, both within South Africa and abroad. It’s a world of good produce, good people and good prices. An extensive, vast world which we navigate via committed one-on-one relationships, to offer personalised service and tailored solutions/shipments.
How can we help you?
Partner with us as we navigate the landscape together.
