International Fruit Trader

Our client, a fruit export company, based in Stellenbosch in the Western Cape, requires a suitably qualified and experienced individual to join their team as their International Fruit Trader.

As an International Trader you will drive sales and profitability of a division in our international Fruit Marketing company where the main commodities are  apples, pears, grapes and citrus.  You will bear responsibility for sales, customer satisfaction, risk management and information exchange within our commercial team.

Planning and coordinating international shipment of goods, during which negotiations with a variety of people, shippers, agents, producers, and clients, are done.

 Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for sales within your categories (Volumes, deliveries according to specs, margins, contract formulation and execution, and cost price calculations)
• Help formulating the sales budgets for the category
• Responsible for handling of commercial issues/complaints
• Suggests new trade opportunities and product development
• Keeping track of international market developments
• Keeping track of the results and suggests corrective action plans when needed
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of the work procedures and systems of the fruit desk
• Ensure all suppliers meet stringent vendor approval requirements
• Participates in and contributes to sales meetings
• Visit existing as well as potential customers and suppliers locally and internationally
• Visit trade related fairs

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in an international trade role
• Excellent customer service skills, both verbal and written
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Awareness of relevant prevailing quality and food safety regulations

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