Elandsfontein: Area Export Manager

This role is responsible for building strong customer relationships, securing new business opportunities, and ensuring smooth export operations while protecting profitability and compliance. If you’re commercially sharp, target-driven, and skilled at navigating international markets, this opportunity is tailor-made for you.  Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute action plans to achieve sales and export targets aligned with the company strategy. Identify, pursue, and secure new customers and markets across SSA. Monitor customer buying patterns to forecast demand and manage consignment stock effectively. Collaborate with Debtors to ensure timely collection of outstanding payments and manage high-risk customers. Maintain accurate export documentation, permits, and customer account records. Oversee governance, ensuring compliance with company policies, export regulations, and audit requirements. Strengthen stakeholder relationships, resolve customer issues within SLA, and ensure high levels of retention and satisfaction. Monitor team and service provider performance, setting objectives and addressing performance gaps. Contribute to financial management by assisting with budgets, cost-saving initiatives, and reducing operational waste Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Sales and Marketing or related field (NQF 7) 6–8 years’ Sales & Marketing experience in a manufacturing environment At least 3 years’ exposure to SSA export markets Computer literacy (MS Office Suite, SAP, ERP systems) Strong understanding of export compliance, distribution processes, and market dynamics Honours Degree (NQF 8) in Sales and Marketing or related field (advantageous) Proactive and results-driven Excellent planning and organisational skills Strong problem-solving and analytical ability Customer-focused with outstanding relationship management Confident communicator with resilience under pressure Skilled in people management and stakeholder engagement To Apply: Submit your updated CV, qualifications, and supporting documents. If you do not receive a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.