Area Export Manager

West Coast Personnel

  • Gauteng
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 days ago
This role is responsible for building strong customer relationships, securing new business opportunities, and ensuring smooth export operations while protecting profitability and compliance. If youre 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:
  • Bachelors Degree in Sales and Marketing or related field (NQF 7)
  • 68 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.

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