Local Marketer (Fresh Produce)

Our client

 is looking for a commercially sharp 

Local Marketer

 to drive fresh-fruit sales and weekly programmes across the South African market, with scope to support 

EU/UK export

 programmes as they grow.

Start date:

 

1 January 2026

 (earlier-

December 2025

preferred)

Type:

 Permanent, full-time, on-site / field-based in 

Stellenbosch.

Salary:

Market related, dependent on experience (open to negotiation)

Role overviewOwn the local route-to-market from forecast to delivery: build demand with key buyers, convert availability into value, and protect margin through smart pricing, mix, and timing. Over time, contribute to selected export programmes (EU/UK) in partnership with the ops and logistics teams.

Key Responsibilities:
•

Programme ownership:

 Plan, price, and execute weekly programmes for retail, wholesale/municipal markets, and processors; manage volumes, varieties, grades/counts, and pack specs.
•

Customer growth:

 Prospect and develop accounts; negotiate allocations, promos, and listings; maintain strong, solutions-focused relationships with buyers and market agents.
•

Forecast & allocation:

 Translate orchard/packhouse forecasts into market offers; balance quality, availability, and price to maximise returns and reduce write-offs.
•

Market intelligence:

 Track supply/demand, competitor moves, and pricing; recommend actions to protect margin and move slower stock.
•

Quality & claims:

 Align customer specs with packhouse; resolve complaints/claims quickly with evidence and corrective actions.
•

Logistics coordination:

 Work with operations on intake, packing, cold chain, and on-time deliveries; keep documentation accurate and complete.
•

EU/UK exposure:

 Support export accounts (specs, allocations, documentation, performance reviews) as capability and business needs evolve.