MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Business Administration, or related field.
Minimum 15 years of experience in agricultural management and international sales.
Proven leadership and team management skills.
Strong understanding of global fruit procurement and export processes.
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
Strong knowledge of English.
Ability to handle emergency situations effectively KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Leadership and Team Management: Distribute responsibilities among junior staff based on their capabilities.
Ensure quality of work and provide necessary guidance and corrections.
Sourcing and Sales Targets: Achieve annual sourcing targets for apples, pears, citrus (from RSA), and kiwis.
Develop and propose global sales plans in advance of harvesting seasons.
Pack House and Storage: Identify and secure top-quality leased pack houses and storage spaces.
Establish contracts with service providers well in advance.
Coordination and Quality Control: Coordinate with General Managers (GMs) of overseas companies for sourcing and packing.
Ensure compliance with global customer quality requirements.
Marketing and Market Development: Oversee marketing activities across all operational locations.
Explore and develop new export markets.
Management of Fruit for Global Sales: Classify and categorize fruit based on global market suitability.
Ensure compliance with international regulations and certifications.
End-to-End Management: Manage activities from procurement to shipping.
Document all commitments with stakeholders.
Emergency and Critical Situations: Address emergency situations to ensure business continuity.
Maintain contacts for logistics and customs support.
Strategic Management: Formulate and execute strategies to optimize grower relationships.
Implement global sourcing model to enhance competitiveness.
Financial and Operational Reporting: Propose and implement strategic plans for revenue growth.
Ensure transparent financial reporting.
Business Plan and Policy Implementation: Lead business plan formulation and policy implementation.
Ensure compliance with regulations.
Manpower and Performance Monitoring: Monitor organizational manpower and operational performance.
Safe Storage and Quality Assurance: Ensure safe storage and quality control measures.
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