Junior Marketer

Reference: 10590 CDS
Consultant: Carina de Swardt

Job Description:

  • Develop and manage relationships with international customers, importers, and retailers.
  • Manage the full sales process: pricing, contract negotiation, order placement, documentation, and delivery coordination.
  • Monitor market trends and customer preferences to identify new business opportunities.
  • Collaborate with the procurement, logistics, and quality assurance teams to ensure consistent product quality and on-time delivery.
  • Ensure all export documentation complies with international trade and phytosanitary regulations.
  • Attend local and international trade shows, industry events, and client meetings.
  • Travel overseas to visit and negotiate with clients in target markets.
  • Achieve sales targets and contribute to the company’s strategic growth in new and existing markets.
  • Provide regular sales forecasts, performance reports, and market feedback to management.
  • Stay updated on seasonal production volumes, pack-out figures, and market demand cycles and market prices

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3–5 years of sales experience in the fresh produce export industry, preferably with pome fruit and citrus.
  • Existing relationships with key export markets such as the Middle East, Far East and Asia are highly advantageous.
  • A BCom degree in International Trade will be an advantage.
  • Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English

How to Apply:

  • Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
  • If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
  • We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
  • Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.