Grapes Marketing Manager

Zeminwe Recruitment is looking for a Grape Marketing Manager in Northern Suburbs

Please note only candidates with previous experience will be considered for this position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a sales/marketing strategy for different markets in collaboration with the Commercial team, incorporating a specific customer strategy.
• Take responsibility for marketing and procurement of fruit, including all commodities for the export market.
• Regularly communicate sales prices and market conditions, which may involve direct grower communication.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Manage the supply and demand plan between customers and growers.
• Communicate packaging requirements.
• Control stock (inventory) age and ensure fruit is sold within agreed guidelines.
• Manage supplier agreements.
• Handle claim management of allocated customers according to policy guidelines to minimize losses.
• Manage financial aspects of accounts in conjunction with finance, including trade within defined credit limits and ensuring timely payment by customers within defined payment terms.
• Seek out new business opportunities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric with a relevant tertiary qualification
• Previous experience in the fruit industry as a marketer, trader, or buyer. (grapes)
• Strong administration skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in computer usage.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Background knowledge of product flow.
• Valid drivers license
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Salary: Market-related salary with provident fund and medical aid contribution.

Please forward your CV to admin@zeminwe.co.za