Our client, a leading cut flower producer and exporter based in the Western Cape, has an exciting opportunity available for a driven Technical Sales Manager. This is a new role due to ongoing business growth. The ideal candidate has excellent problem-solving skills to react efficiently to fluctuating supply and demand situations, as well as a strong aptitude for numbers and ability to interpret sales data. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and developing the company’s brand in the cut flower sector by building and maintaining strong local and international stakeholder relationships through effective communication and application of technical knowledge. Key performance areas include: *sales and brand/business development (including client relationship management) *build & maintain producer relations whilst providing technical support *supply chain management *personnel management. Essential qualifications, skills, and experience: • A Degree in Horticulture/Agronomy; • 5-7 years' experience in a similar role in perishable trade (flowers/fruit), including experience in a B2B environment; • Technology-oriented and strong Excel skills (Advanced); • Willingness to travel (locally and internationally); • An understanding of agricultural economics will be beneficial. Hybrid/offsite working solution possible. Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 6 April 2023. For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444. Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.