South Africa: Commercial & Operations Manager posted by She recruit

• Proven experience in commercial management, operations, or general management within a product or export-based business.
• Strong sales and business development background — ideally within agriculture, food exports, or FMCG.
• Solid financial acumen and experience managing budgets and performance metrics.
• Excellent negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Highly organised, analytical, and proficient in business systems and reporting tools.
• Entrepreneurial, results-driven, and comfortable operating with both strategic insight and hands-on execution.
• Experience in the agri-export sector will be advantageous but not essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all commercial, operational, and administrative functions of the business.
• Develop and execute sales and marketing strategies to expand international and local client bases.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, distribution channels, and export markets.
• Manage supply chain logistics, export documentation, and customer order fulfilment.
• Oversee pricing, contract management, and sales administration to ensure accuracy and profitability.
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Monitor financial performance, budgets, and margins to ensure commercial sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with all company, export, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the Group Marketing Manager to manage digital and PR campaigns that support sales objectives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement across the business.

If you are commercially sharp, operationally strong, and passionate about building a business that competes on quality, reliability, and relationships, take ownership, think strategically and thrive on seeing plans turn into measurable results – I want to hear from you!