Export Executive

EXPORT GROUP EXECUTIVE
VEGETABLES
JOHANNESBURG

An established fresh produce marketing, farming and processing company is looking to grow its export business out of Sub Saharan Africa into global markets including UK, Europe , Middle East , Asia. Looking to take THEIR export contribution from 10% to 30% in group.

Senior executive position
Reports to Group CEO
Lead Export team in both SA ,ZIM & UK.
Formulate , develop and deliver export strategy.
Manage Financial budget.
Manage procurement function, work with growers / farmers / managing growing programmes.
Manager product category strategies
Understanding of logistics ( International / Air Freight and also going into Sea Freight)
Preferable exporting experience in vegetables advantageous , however they see fruit categories being an important growth opportunity as they want to broaden their range.
Ability to negotiate and work with retail buying teams
Strong commercial ability
Strategic thinker
Ambitious
Self starter
Willingness to travel in SA and Internationally
Ideally based in Johannesburg but candidates based in CPT could also be considered as an option.
Competitive salary and they will introduce an incentive structure