Marketing Manager: Citrus & Grapes

a Durbanville-based international fruit export company with a fast-growing international clientele and customer service reputation is looking for a talented individual to join its marketing team.

To qualify for the position you will need:

relevant post-matric qualification
proven track record of negotiating with/persuading people
love for and ability to travel both nationally and internationally
at least 3 years experience ideally in the citrus and/or grape export fruit sector so that you can leverage off your existing buyer and seller relationships
ability to land on your feet in new situations
affinity for effecting good research/ gathering good intel and how this puts you ahead in the game
target-driven and ambitious personality. you will be responsible for networking and travelling around the globe with the goal of creating relationships within the growing industry with prospective customers and securing their confidence in our services as well as profitable procurement of either Citrus or Grapes for our international markets.
The position will involve good stress; adrenaline; clever planning of your moves; the need to create useful, working, resilient relationships characterised by integrity and great service; travel; fast, clear thinking; an equal love for tasks and people; and the ability to earn really well once you get traction. You will report into senior management and work alongside experienced team members who already have an enviable reputation in the sector.

If this not-typical, definitely not 08.00 17.00 job with scope to grow/advance/create your niche in an organisation that invests in those wanting a career and not a job appealsheres your chance. Why not grab it, impress us with your application form, CV and personal presence and lets see where it takes us.