Cape Herb and Spice has grown from entrepreneurial roots into a global FMCG player, employing over 700 people and operating over multiple sites in Cape Town with a wide range of products across various categories.   Customers span more than 40 countries across the world, from Canada to the Netherlands to Japan and beyond. 

This role is perfect for a dynamic and experienced business developer with an understanding of the exciting intricacies of international trade and cross-continental customer service.   

Key Responsibilities: 

• To profitably grow the Cape Herb and Spice portfolio of private label and branded products in the international market. 

Key Functional Areas: 

• Commercial strategy development 

• Drive strategy execution 

• Business Development  

• Customer liaison and relationship building  

• Project Management 

Education and Required Knowledge: 

• 3 or 4 years (relevant) degree - Business degree advantageous 

• Minimum 3 - 4 years’ experience in client liaison or business development role or  

• Excellence in written and verbal communication 

• Excel proficient 

• Strong analytical skills 

• Strong financial and numerical acumen 

• Experienced commercial mindset 

• Project Management skills 

To consider any application for employment, we will have to process your personal information. The Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA), provides that when one processes another’s personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person’s personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.  

To give effect to the above, we are required to provide you with information regarding the processing of your personal information. This information is recorded under the HR Processing Notice, which can be accessed and viewed on the Company website at https://www.libstar.co.za/legal/. Printed copies of this Processing Notice can also be accessed from the HR department. We kindly request that you read the HR Processing Notice to ensure that you understand how Libstar uses and processes your personal information.