Fruit Trader

**Job Title**:Citrus Fruit Trader

**Location**: Western Cape / Mpumalanga / Limpopo

**Job Type**: Full-Time

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**:

- 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**:
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Dorei Barnes

M: 082 900 8170