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Sales & Program Management<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>- Execute seasonal sales plans and\nmanage the rate of sales for preferred customers.<\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Facilitate the selling of fruit\ninto the correct market segments to maximize profit margins.<\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Provide actionable market insights\nand competitor analysis to the management team<\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- New Business Development with any in\nmarket targeted marketing activities to support the development of the OZblu\nbrand<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li><\/ul>Supply Chain & Logistics Excellence<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>- Coordinate end\-to\-end logistics\nfor customers, ensuring strict adherence to "On\-Time" delivery\nrequirements.<\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Manage freight costs and maintain\na competitive understanding of the freight market.<\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Collaborate with freight vendor\npartners to streamline the shipping process.<\/span><\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>Sales Administration & Finance<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>- Manage the full lifecycle of the\nsales process in our ERP system.<\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Ensure accurate costing,\nacknowledge purchase orders, and manage account sales/debtors.<\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Assess and process claims with a\nfair and detail\-oriented approach.<\/span><\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>Relationship Management<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>- Act as the primary daily contact\nfor clients, ensuring their needs are met with tact and discretion.<\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Support growers by providing\nreal\-time feedback on stock, pricing, and market conditions.<\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Collaborate with the marketing\nteam on brand\-building activities and sample benchmarking.<\/span><\/span>
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Requirements<\/h3>What You Bring:<\/span><\/span>
<\/h2>- Bachelor\u2019s degree in Marketing, Logistics, International Trade or similar (ideal)<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Proven track record as a Sales Manager within Fruit industry<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Strong experience dealing with major retail chain<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Deep understanding of fruit marketing and product knowledge<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Strong commercial acumen with pricing and profitability management experience<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Exceptional relationship\-building skills <\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li>- Target\-driven mindset with resilience under pressure<\/span>
<\/span>Highly organised, structured, and detail\-oriented approach<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Tech Savvy: Proficiency in MS\nOffice (especially Excel). Experience with NetSuite or iTrade will put you at\nthe top of our list.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li><\/ul>Why Join Us?<\/b><\/span><\/span>
<\/div>- Strategic Influence<\/span><\/b> \u2013 Play a key role in shaping and executing regional and global sales strategy<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Growth Opportunity<\/span><\/b> \u2013 Be part of a business focused on expansion and market leadership<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Industry Impact<\/span><\/b> \u2013 Work within a premium, high\-demand fresh produce category<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Autonomy & Ownership<\/span><\/b> \u2013 Take ownership of key accounts and drive measurable results<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Brand Leadership<\/span><\/b> \u2013 Represent a respected brand committed to excellence and grower returns<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Dynamic Environment<\/span><\/b> \u2013 Engage with retailers, growers, and international stakeholders<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>This is more than a sales role \u2014 it\u2019s an opportunity to lead growth in one of most exciting fresh produce sectors<\/span>
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Benefits<\/h3>