Offer summary

Qualifications:

Relevant tertiary qualification, Minimum 10 years’ experience in marketing animal feed products, Excellent technical knowledge of animal nutrition, Proven record in relationship management.

Key responsabilities:

Manage multi-channel sales strategy for animal feed

Maintain client relationships and provide technical support

Based in Wellington, South Africa, Star South serves four key groups across the diverse sector of fresh produce: fruit producers and retailers, both within South Africa and abroad. Since inception in 2003, we’ve grown our services to cover the retail, wholesale and processing sectors – with shipments tailored to individual needs in both quality and quantity. Besides becoming South Africa’s biggest importer of table grapes, we’ve expanded our portfolio to include citrus, stone fruit, pomegranates, apples, pears, kiwis, figs and dates – sourced across the globe. This means that clients have access to a year-round supply of quality fruit – made possible by our continually optimised supply chain. But Star South is more than just a supply chain; it’s a life cycle. It’s about creating connections – connecting good people with good prices and good, wholesome produce. This is why our relationships are everything; why we’ve mapped out a network of the most committed partners, to bear any load and to do so carefully. Because in an ever-changing landscape where seasons, weather patterns, crops and consumer demand can be so unpredictable, a sure means of navigation beyond the landscape offers a steady anchor.

Job description

Position Location: Eastern Cape (Remote Work)

Please note that this position is based in the Eastern Cape. You will be working remotely and not from the Star South Fruits office in Wellington, Western Cape.

Requirements

Relevant tertiary qualification
Minimum 10 years’ experience in marketing a wide range of animal feed products to dairy farms, game farms, and other relevant sales channels
Excellent technical knowledge of animal nutrition
Proven record of successfully building and managing relationships
Management experience
Computer literate
Understanding of management and reporting systems
Available to travel regularly

Characteristics

Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to work independently as well as in a team
Easily adaptable
Management skills
Strategic approach to sales and marketing
Problem-solving skills
Effective time management

Job Description

In cooperation with management and the procurement team, build and manage a multi-channel sales strategy for animal feed in the South African market and neighboring countries

Liaise with the procurement team and suppliers to secure relevant stock
Build and manage an effective pricing strategy for the product basket
Canvass new clients and new products that will suit our sales offering
Build a portfolio of value-added products

Build and maintain existing and new client relationships successfully
Provide technical support to clients to ensure the building of strategic partnerships
Ensure all administration related to clients and products is accurately and promptly completed
Provide market analysis and monthly reporting

Remuneration

Market-related, depending on experience and knowledge

Applications

Please send your CV and cover letter, including salary expectations, to wilzaan@starsouth.co.za *protected email* . Kindly ensure your subject includes the position you are applying for. If you have not received any feedback within two weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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