Commercial Manager
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Manage one of the high value retail customer accounts.
Ensure all day to day activities are carried out in the manner required.
Ensure growth in accordance with the company strategy over a short, medium and long term position.
Travel regularly to the production site in Johannesburg.
Manage profitability and all financial KPIs effectively.
Develop product range.
Forecasting and close liaison with key members of the team for accurate and timely data.
Stock management.
Regular daily liaison with retailer across all teams if required.
Close working with the Commercial Head to learn and adapt to all processes.
Joint meetings with retailer and our Technical and Procurement teams.
Liaison with the UK GM to fully understand the Category Management principles and application thereof in SA.
Co-operate with employer, as far as necessary, in observing the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act plus amendments and COSHH Regulations.
Requirements:
Tertiary qualification in commerce/agriculture or marketing
Knowledge of fruit market structures within SA
Established relationships in subtropical fruit sector advantageous
Min of 5 yrs sales experience in the fruit industry dealing with supermarket buyers
Working knowledge of fruit software platforms
Stock management
Be available for overseas travel with the customer when required
Be willing to adapt regularly to the ever changing retail environment
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1251517
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned