Fruit Marketer: Eastern Markets

Closing Date : 2023-09-08
Closed : Yes
Description:
Our client, SAPEX Exports, a fruit exporting and importing company based in Stellenbosch, is looking to appoint an ambitious, energetic and client-focused individual to join their Marketing team as Fruit Marketer: Eastern Markets.

The ideal candidate will, work with the CEO and be responsible for the Marketing and Sales of its fruit products to the Asian- and South East Asian markets. The ideal candidate should be approachable, open-minded and have an eagerness to understand the full sphere of fruits from local producer to the end consumer in international markets.

The incumbent will be responsible for: *developing & executing sales and marketing plans *liaison with commercial team on marketing & sales initiatives *conducting market research relating to trends, customer needs and competition *business development *relationship management with customers and growers *key accounts management *reporting to management on sales performance and making suggestions for improvements *process coordination related to logistics and exports *representation of the brand at trade fairs and events (local and international) *all other tasks related to the position.

Essential qualifications, skills, and experience:
• Diploma or Degree in Sales/Marketing will be beneficial;
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in marketing and sales;
• Knowledge of table grapes will be advantageous;
• Experience within the Eastern Markets will be beneficial;
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally, with a valid passport for international travel.

Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 8 September 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.