Export Specialist - Fresh Produce - Johannesburg

Wednesday, 8 January, 2025
Lee-Zanne Flaatten    
Gauteng  

An established fresh produce marketing, farming and processing company is looking to grow its export business out of Sub Saharan Africa into global markets including UK, Europe, Middle East & Asia. Looking to take THEIR export contribution from 10% to 30% in the group.

  • Senior executive position
  • Reports to Group CEO
  • Lead Export team in both SA ,ZIM & UK.
  • Formulate , develop and deliver export strategy.
  • Manage Financial budget.
  • Manage procurement function, work with growers / farmers / managing growing programmes.
  • Manager product category strategies
  • Understanding of logistics ( International / Air Freight and also going into Sea Freight)
  • Preferable exporting experience  in vegetables advantageous , however we see fruit categories being an important growth opportunity as we want to broaden our range.
  • Ability to negotiate and work with retail buying teams

Email CV in WORD format: cvs@agricruitment.co.za

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