Responsibilities: Lead our marketing campaigns, conduct market research, and liaise with potential new customers. Your insights and recommendations will be crucial to our growth. Maintain and update our customer database, review and rate client performance annually, and follow up on new client leads. Meet with clients and growers to discuss and plan for upcoming seasons. Travel to production areas and trade fairs to strengthen relationships and secure new business. Visit pack houses and orchards to ensure product quality, and participate in in-season procurement meetings with growers. Summarize weekly loading data, create and send out quotes, attend industry meetings, and confirm container bookings. Analyze sales results post-season, collaborate with sales to draft packing instructions, and evaluate vessel options and freight rates. Requirements: National Senior Certificate and a tertiary qualification. Minimum of 3 years in a similar role within the Fruit/Citrus/Grapes export industry. Must be target-driven, self-motivated, ambitious, adaptable, and resourceful. Excellent networking, written, and verbal communication skills. Willingness and ability to travel locally and internationally. To apply, please email your CV to hannahpersonastaff.co.za Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful. Persona Staff Pty (Ltd) is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant, all personal information is protected according to legislation. By applying for any of our available vacancies, you give Persona Staff consent to process your Personal Information for Recruitment Purposes, according to the POPI ACT, 2013. If you have any concerns regarding your Personal Information and our compliance towards the legislation, you are welcome to request our POPI Act Policy.
