MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in agricultural management and international sales.
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
- Strong understanding of global fruit procurement and export processes.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities. Strong knowledge of English.
- Ability to handle emergency situations effectively
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: - Leadership and Team Management:
- Distribute responsibilities among junior staff based on their capabilities.
- Ensure quality of work and provide necessary guidance and corrections.
- Sourcing and Sales Targets:
- Achieve annual sourcing targets for apples, pears, citrus (from RSA), and kiwis.
- Develop and propose global sales plans in advance of harvesting seasons.
- Pack House and Storage:
- Identify and secure top-quality leased pack houses and storage spaces.
- Establish contracts with service providers well in advance.
- Coordination and Quality Control:
- Coordinate with General Managers (GMs) of overseas companies for sourcing and packing.
- Ensure compliance with global customer quality requirements.
- Marketing and Market Development:
- Oversee marketing activities across all operational locations.
- Explore and develop new export markets.
- Management of Fruit for Global Sales:
- Classify and categorize fruit based on global market suitability.
- Ensure compliance with international regulations and certifications.
- End-to-End Management:
- Manage activities from procurement to shipping.
- Document all commitments with stakeholders.
- Emergency and Critical Situations:
- Address emergency situations to ensure business continuity.
- Maintain contacts for logistics and customs support.
- Strategic Management:
- Formulate and execute strategies to optimize grower relationships.
- Implement global sourcing model to enhance competitiveness.
- Financial and Operational Reporting:
- Propose and implement strategic plans for revenue growth.
- Ensure transparent financial reporting.
- Business Plan and Policy Implementation:
- Lead business plan formulation and policy implementation.
- Ensure compliance with regulations.
- Manpower and Performance Monitoring:
- Monitor organizational manpower and operational performance.
- Safe Storage and Quality Assurance:
- Ensure safe storage and quality control measures.
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
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