Commercial Trader - Middle East

Stellenbosch
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Logistics Marketing Management
Reference: SW005931/JM

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

Our client, a leading South African exporter of fresh produce, is seeking a Commercial Trader to join their team based in Stellenbosch.The ideal candidate will have relevant tertiary commercial qualification (BCom, Business Management, Logistics or equivalent) and 3 – 5 years’ experience in marketing, sales, or trading within the perishable produce industry.

Purpose of this role:
The Commercial Trader for the Middle East Trading Region will be responsible for driving sales growth, developing new market opportunities, and managing customer relationships in alignment
with the company’s strategic goals. This role requires a commercially astute individual with deep market knowledge, exceptional negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex trade flows between growers and clients in the perishable fruit sector.

Key Performance Areas:

Strategic Market Development & Planning
Negotiation and Trading
Program and Client Management
Compliance and Risk Management
Communication and Team Collaboration

Qualifications and Experience:

Relevant tertiary commercial qualification (BCom, Business Management, Logistics or equivalent).
3 – 5 Years’ experience in marketing, sales, or trading within the perishable produce industry.
Comprehensive understanding of fruit logistics, export documentation, and global trading systems.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills with a collaborative team mindset.

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.