Fresh Mark Trading Manager

Fresh Mark Gaborone, a division of Shoprite Botswana, is opening its doors!
We currently seek a high-caliber team player with Botswana citizenship, to join our dynamic and fresh company in Gaborone!
Fresh Mark Trading Manager
Boasting a tertiary qualification in Agriculture (a relevant postgraduate qualification will be advantageous), the successful candidate will take responsibility for: Sourcing of fresh produce, arranging logistics and negotiating prices and trading terms with farmers/suppliers, importing fresh produce from other countries (including South Africa), supplying, distributing and merchandising a full range of quality product s at competitive prices on a continuous basis.
Further requirements include, a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in the fruit and vegetable industry that should include inter alia: procurement at source (direct from the producer), retail/wholesale of same; some understanding of the logistics required in the transport/distribution of fruit and veg, computer literacy, a valid driver’s licence, flexibility to travel locally and internationally between RSA and Botswana.
The company offers, remuneration comprising an above average basic salary, complemented by a generous incentive bonus scheme.
To apply, forward a detailed CV (Including traceable referees) and a covering letter, to Mrs Gorata Modikwa at gmodikwa@shoprite.co.za
Closing date: 5 December 2014
If you have not received a response within four weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

Source: Botswana Guardian, 21st Nov