The company is looking for a versatile but structured, strategic and personable professional to fill the vacancy of Market Access Liaison Manager . The ideal candidate has experience in the agricultural industry. The job incumbent will report to the CEO.
Duties :
- Facilitating international market access for the fruit industry to various priority markets
- Ensuring the implementation of the core strategy: Gain, Retain and Optimise Market Access
- Managing a multitude of relationships with numerous stakeholders
- Conducting significant market research and compiling important market information for strategic decision-making
- Understanding varying cultural contexts and advising how this impacts economies, trade and a country’s influence
- Networking with and maintaining critical relationships with government and embassy representatives
- Creating awareness about products exported from SA
- Providing strategic advice and input regarding policy development
- Engaging in strategy development and implementation regarding key industry matters, drivers and growth opportunities
- Acting as a representative of Fruit SA/CEO at stakeholder engagements
- Implementing and managing specific market-access projects
Requirements :
- Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Production, Plant Production, Horticulture, International Trade Relations or a relevant field (relevant post-graduate qualification will be advantageous)
- Background in international trade with a specific focus in international agricultural trade and market access processes
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in a similar position in the agricultural industry
- Knowledge of Plant Health matters and international diplomacy/diplomatic relations will be advantageous
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills (ability to communicate in a language such as Mandarin will be advantageous)
- Ability to network and build connections (domestic and internationally) and influence
- Excellent statistical and analytical skills and abilities
- Outstanding project management skills and experience
The company offers market-related remuneration, based on the successful applicant’s experience and qualifications.
