| Date | 2024-07-07 |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Fruit Trader |
| Employer | Silk Road Consulting More Information |
| Salary | 0 |
| Category | Professions |
| Location |
Limpopo / Hoedspruit |
Job Summary
Job Title: Citrus Fruit Trader
Location: Western Cape / Mpumalanga / Limpopo
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Description:
As a Fruit Trader, you will play a crucial role in the procurement, marketing, and sales of citrus fruits, with a particular emphasis on maintaining and growing our presence in the industry. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and contribute to the growth and success of our company locally and internationally. Main focus to develop and execute marketing strategies and procure fruit.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Market Research and Strategy Development:
- Conduct in-depth research on the citrus industry to identify market trends, pricing dynamics, and demand fluctuations
- Develop comprehensive marketing strategies for citrus products, and where applicable, table grapes
- Monitor competitors and industry developments to identify opportunities and threats
- Fruit Procurement:
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with fruit suppliers and growers, with a particular focus on citrus
- Negotiate pricing and contract terms with suppliers
- Ensure the procurement of high-quality citrus fruits, meeting the company`s quality standards
- Client and Customer Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain relationships with marketing agents, clients, and customers
- Provide exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally
- Collaborate with the sales and customer service teams to meet client and customer requirements
- Sales, Distribution and Demand Planning
- Assist Category Manager to develop annual marketing and sales plan
- Plan and manage product demand according to predicted volumes
- Assist with the building of product availability plan and communicate clear product requirements
- Maintain control over pack stock and movements
- Work closely with the sales team to ensure the efficient distribution and delivery of fruit to clients and customers
- Assist in sales efforts to increase market share and revenue
- Monitor and manage inventory to meet customer demands and minimize waste
5. Reporting and Analytics:
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- Prepare reports on sales performance, market trends, and supplier relationships
- Analyze data to make informed decisions and drive improvements in the trading process
- Compile, comprehensive reports to maintain active database management, to report on sales data
Qualifications:
- Bachelor`s degree in Agriculture, Business, or a related field.
- 5 years relevant fruit industry experience or working in procurement / pack-house environment
- Excellent knowledge of the citrus industry with experience in fruit trading
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Proven ability to develop and execute successful marketing strategies
- Relationship-building and customer service skills
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting
- Knowledge of Power BI (advantage)
How to Apply:
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Kindly send your CV with current address and salary expectation to Silk Road Consulting
Fruit Trader position available in Limpopo, Hoedspruit. This job position was posted by Silk Road Consulting. The job has been posted as a premium ad on 2024-07-07 at 13:15:04 in the Professions category
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