Business Development Manager

Pay

ZAR 950000 - 1000000 Annually

Type

Permanent

Sector

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing

Closes

in 12 days

Recruiter

Fourier Recruitment · All jobs at Fourier Recruitment

About the role

Agricultural company in Midrand has a position available for an experienced Business Development Manager: Fresh Produce. The main focus of the role will be to grow th company's fresh produce business across retailers and municipal fresh produce markets in the northern regions of South Africa, as well as selected African markets, through new business development, sourcing and trading. An entrepreneurial mindset, strong commercial instinct and the ability to identify and create opportunities are qualities of the ideal candidate. The successful candidate will have the drive to grow a profitable portfolio of business while upholding the Group’s values of integrity and accountability.

• Identify and develop new business and trading opportunities
• Source fresh produce according to market demand
• Manage and grow key customer accounts
• Develop cross-border trading opportunities in selected African markets
• Represent the company in the northern region and key municipal markets
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms
• Build strong relationships with customers, growers and industry role players
• Monitor market trends, pricing and competitor activity
• Coordinate customer requirements internally
• Grow a sustainable and profitable portfolio of business
• All other tasks related to the role.

What they're looking for

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in fresh produce marketing, trading or business development in South Africa;
• Willingness to travel regularly, including cross-border travel.