Export Trader

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 We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Fresh Produce Export Trader to join our client's business to drive their success forward by connecting high-quality produce from growers to global markets.  

As a Fresh Produce Export Trader, you will be at the forefront of securing high-quality produce, managing key relationships, and ensuring smooth trade execution. This role requires a combination of procurement expertise and strong sales capabilities - all while fostering lasting relationships with growers, customers, and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement:

• Secure and assess product supply from growers and agents, ensuring high-quality produce is sourced for export.
• Regularly attend farms and orchards to meet with growers and inspect products before, during, and after the season.
• Build and nurture relationships with existing and new growers, agents, and suppliers to ensure a reliable supply chain.
• Stay up-to-date with supply trends and market conditions through consistent communication and market visits.

Sales:

• Develop and implement sales strategies for product lines, ensuring alignment with export markets and customers.
• Provide regular updates on sales progress and adjust forecasts to meet company targets.
• Utilise supply chain levers to optimise volumes and profit margins.
• Drive customer acquisition and execute sales strategies to achieve individual and team targets.
• Actively contribute to team meetings, workshops, and sales strategy development.

Trade Execution & Quality Assurance:

• Maintain constant communication with growers, customers, and suppliers to ensure smooth product transportation.
• Oversee quality assurance processes and manage outsourcing when necessary.
• Proactively resolve any quality claims or issues with urgency.
• Ensure compliance with all export regulations and provide relevant updates to all stakeholders.

Relationship Management:

• Professionally represent the company in all interactions with stakeholders.
• Foster transparent communication with internal and external partners, in line with company policies and commercial interests.
• Contribute to the development of processes to avoid and resolve commercial issues, such as disputes or quality claims.

Travel Requirements:

• This is a remote role, but regular travel is required to meet with growers, visit markets, attend conferences, and engage with international and domestic stakeholders.
• You’ll travel to fresh produce markets, freight forwarder sites, grower locations, and events to stay connected with industry developments.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in fresh produce trading, export logistics, or a related field.
• Strong sales and negotiation skills with a focus on achieving targets.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage quality assurance processes and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Willingness to travel frequently, both domestically and internationally.
• A proactive and self-motivated mindset, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What is on offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible work-from-home arrangements.
• Opportunity to work with a passionate and growing team.
• Travel opportunities and exposure to international markets.

If you’re ready to take your fresh produce trading career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and help us bring the best of fresh produce to the world.

For more information please email admin@greenfieldhrs.com.au