The company is looking for a versatile but structured, strategic and personable professional to fill the vacancy of Market Access Liaison Manager. The ideal candidate has experience in the agricultural industry. The job incumbent will report to the CEO.

Duties:

• Facilitating international market access for the fruit industry to various priority markets
• Ensuring the implementation of the core strategy: Gain, Retain and Optimise Market Access
• Managing a multitude of relationships with numerous stakeholders
• Conducting significant market research and compiling important market information for strategic decision-making
• Understanding varying cultural contexts and advising how this impacts economies, trade and a country’s influence
• Networking with and maintaining critical relationships with government and embassy representatives
• Creating awareness about products exported from SA
• Providing strategic advice and input regarding policy development
• Engaging in strategy development and implementation regarding key industry matters, drivers and growth opportunities
• Acting as a representative of Fruit SA/CEO at stakeholder engagements
• Implementing and managing specific market-access projects

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Production, Plant Production, Horticulture, International Trade Relations or a relevant field (relevant post-graduate qualification will be advantageous)
• Background in international trade with a specific focus in international agricultural trade and market access processes
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a similar position in the agricultural industry
• Knowledge of Plant Health matters and international diplomacy/diplomatic relations will be advantageous
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills (ability to communicate in a language such as Mandarin will be advantageous)
• Ability to network and build connections (domestic and internationally) and influence
• Excellent statistical and analytical skills and abilities
• Outstanding project management skills and experience

The company offers market-related remuneration, based on the successful applicant’s experience and qualifications.

Closing date for applications : 6 November 2024 at 13:00