Key Account Co-Ordinator – Fruit

A dynamic supplier of fresh and processed fruit is looking for a Key Account Co-ordinator with account and category management experience. The incumbent will be responsible for building relationships with, among other, retailers, growers, service providers and role-players in the health foods sector, as well as with internal stakeholders.Responsibilities:Management of retail accounts, development of new markets, i.e. ingredients in the health food sector.Ensure all day to day activities are carried out in the manner required.Travel regularly to farms, production sites and stores.Manage profitability and all financial KPI's effectively.Forecasting and close liaison with key members of the team for accurate and timely data.Stock management in close collaboration with the quality department.Regular daily liaison with retailer - across all teams if required.Close working with the Managing Director to learn and adapt to all processes.Joint meetings with retailer and our quality team.Requirements:Tertiary qualification in commerce/agriculture or marketing or equivalent.Established relationships in subtropical and exotic fruit sector advantageous.Minimum of 3 years' sales, procurement or key account coordination experience in the fruit industry.Working knowledge of fruit software platforms will be an advantage.Stock management.Be willing to adapt regularly to the ever changing retail and consumer health environment.Knowledge of fruit market structures within SA.Able to negotiate.Minimum of 3-5 years' work experience.Salary range: R20 000 - R30 000 per monthEnquiries: ******
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