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An expanding grower-owned fruit export company based in the Eastern Cape requires a Commercial Manager (citrus) to become part of their passionate and driven team.

Working closely with the finance, logistics, marketing and technical departments, the Commercial Manager will report to the MD and take on responsibility for the following areas:

• Day-to-day management of customer programmes;
• Management of overall marketing (programmes and trading markets);
• Relationship and business building with growers and clients;
• Post-season reviews.

Requirements:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (agriculture/ logistics/ marketing);
• At least 5 to 10 years of experience in the fruit export industry;
• Proven grower relationship building and management experience;
• A background in agricultural commodity marketing and/or procurement and exposure to international markets;
• Excellent business acumen and communication ability;
• Must currently be based in the Eastern Cape or willing to relocate (Port Elizabeth / Kirkwood & surrounds).

A competitive monthly basic salary is offered along with a vehicle for work purposes. A discretional, performance-based bonus is possible based on the outcome of each season. 

To be considered for this position please contact Kate Watts or email a completed CV to kwatts@agristaff.co.za. You are encouraged to complete our Registration Document if you are not currently registered.