Job Description
- Develop and implement commercial strategies: responsible for developing and implementing commercial strategies to achieve International’s sales and profitability targets.
- Market analysis: analyse market trends, competitor activity and customer requirements to identify business opportunities.
- Sustainability – as the subject matter expert your role will be to manage the implementation and assessment of suppliers to ensure sustainability targets are achieved.
- International trade agreements: Manage implementation of the international trade agreement (specifically USA, Africa, India and South America).
- Sales forecasting: work with the product managers to develop and maintain sales forecasts, monitor performance against targets and take corrective action as necessary.
- Supplier performance: Identify, vet & approve vendors and manage their performance in line with agreed SLA’s.
- Costing, Pricing and negotiations: negotiate contracts, pricing and SLAs with approved suppliers.
- Contract management: responsible for managing contracts with suppliers, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, and resolving any disputes that may arise.
- Risk management: identify and manage commercial risks including credit risk, supply chain risk and foreign exchange risk.
- Project and team management: manage and motivate team members both internally and externally providing leadership, guidance, and support as necessary.
- Relationship building: build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers ensuring the company’s International’s commercial objectives are aligned with their needs.
- Stock Management: ensure accuracy and optimization of trade-related stock levels and manage overall stock holding in line with working capital targets.
- Business Development: Develop plans for expansion and business development in consultation with the NPD, marketing, sales and product management teams.
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Commercial qualification (BCom or equivalent)
- 5+ years prior experience in a commercial role with international focus
- Subject matter expert in international trade agreements, sustainability and supplier relationship management
- A proven history of successful leadership
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strategic thinking and strong negotiation skills
- Apply a collaborative mindset and work well as part of a team.
- Superior time management abilities and capable of meeting deadlines
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
- Up-to-date knowledge regarding industry trends, as well as relevant transport laws and regulations
- Ability to build strong relationships with clients and industry contacts.
- Excellent commercial acumen and strategic insight
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