MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSA thorough knowledge of the SA and international grape market and a network of people in the SA grape sector would be an advantageSales experienceThe ability to develop and maintain strong customer relationships at both senior and operational levels.Experience in product developmentAn understanding of paper bag manufacturing and industrial packaging is an advantage.A customer and service obsession.Be able to work alone and decisive enough to take decisions.Results driven with strong organizational, system and administration skillsTenacity and determination to find and deliver solutions to our customers.A good sense for figures and proficient on ExcelThe ability to work and function as part of a teamExcellent communication skills (written and verbal)A good command of both English and AfrikaansPerseverance and persistence to drive through to achieve outcomesHighest level of personal integrity, clear history of leading by example and setting consistently high standards for others to emulate. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: SalesAchieve sales growth, at required margins, in line with the the company Agri bag strategy South AfricaMaintain relationships with South African packers and agents and grow the sales of paper Agri bags into these sectorsExpand the SA Agri bags business to new customers including the Northern Cape and other regionsEstablish the company as a trusted supplier of choice in the SA market InternationalInteract with international retailers and the companys Europe team to establish paper bags as a product of choice for Agri packagingForm relationships and get orders for paper Agri bags to supply international distributors of Agri bags, both for packing in South Africa and for export to other countries, as agreed. Customer service/fulfilmentUnderstand and work within the companys capability to meet promised customer order fulfilment and service levels.Work with the company operations and management teams to develop and implement a business operation and capacity that promotes year-long manufactureEstablish and maintain clear and structured customer service agreements that enable the company to effectively meet customer requirements. Product InnovationDevelop and promote product innovation and customer testing and acceptance in the company product offeringsDrive and facilitate product verification and marketing material to get market acceptance of new Agri products ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.
