Job Description

A dynamic supplier of fresh and processed fruit is looking for a Key Account Co-ordinator with account and category management experience. The incumbent will be responsible for building relationships with, among other, retailers, growers, service providers and role-players in the health foods sector, as well as with internal stakeholders.Responsibilities:

• Management of retail accounts, development of new markets, i.e. ingredients in the health food sector.
• Ensure all day to day activities are carried out in the manner required.
• Travel regularly to farms, production sites and stores.
• Manage profitability and all financial KPI's effectively.
• Forecasting and close liaison with key members of the team for accurate and timely data.
• Stock management in close collaboration with the quality department.
• Regular daily liaison with retailer - across all teams if required.
• Close working with the Managing Director to learn and adapt to all processes.
• Joint meetings with retailer and our quality team.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in commerce/agriculture or marketing or equivalent.
• Established relationships in subtropical and exotic fruit sector advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 years' sales, procurement or key account coordination experience in the fruit industry.
• Working knowledge of fruit software platforms will be an advantage.
• Stock management.
• Be willing to adapt regularly to the ever changing retail and consumer health environment.
• Knowledge of fruit market structures within SA.
• Able to negotiate.
• Minimum of 3-5 years' work experience.

Salary range: R20 000 - R30 000 per monthEnquiries: marianne@agrijob.co.za

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