Job Overview
Date Posted: Posted 4 days ago
Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Job Title: Senior Trader
Education Level: Bachelors Degree
Job Level: Senior
Minimum Experience: 3 - 5 Years
Senior Trader position available in Stellenbosch.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary purpose of this role is to drive revenue growth by taking initiative and expanding our client base within multiple commodity groups and areas within South Africa and other receiver markets across the world.
As a Sales Representative, you will play a pivotal role in promoting our products/services, nurturing client relationships, whilst staying informed about industry trends, and contributing to our company's overall success and revenue growth.
You will play a vital role in product prioritisation and development, ensuring effective product use as well as additions to what we currently offer.
Client Base Expansion
Relationship Building
Ensuring New Client Engagement
Market Research
Sales Strategy Development
Pipeline and Target Management
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field preferred
Driver's licence
Willing to travel – This role will include travel in South Africa as well as internationally
Proven track record in the fresh produce industry, with a strong emphasis on client acquisition and growth.
2 – 3 years' experience in a logistics provider, export business, perishable commodity agent / retailer or commercial farming company in a planning, operational, logistics or solutions role.
Experience in managing client / supplier relationships
Experience in analysing operational processes and/or logistics operations
Excellent communication, problem solving, organisational ability and interpersonal skills.
Self-driven and motivated to achieve and exceed sales targets.
Ability to take initiative and work independently.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing market conditions.
Proficiency in using CRM software and other sales tools.
Ability to work under pressure
Proven ability to be part of a team and collaborate across departments
Proven verbal and written communications skills in English and Afrikaans
Intermediate to advanced level of data skills
Willingness and availability to work outside of standard office hours to meet business needs.
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