Job descriptionManaging and strategically growing the Commodity portfolio of Food & Bev ingredients, into the Southern African markets.Managing a portfolio of key Customers, Principals and Suppliers.Growing the portfolio year on year in terms of volume, revenue, and margins.Identify new market and product opportunities.Identify new or alternative suppliersMulti-level relationships and price negotiations at customers.Negotiate sales contracts with customers.Support sales team with quotes and tenders.Presentations at customers & support sales team on customer visits.Promotion of company products and image.New business development together with NPD.Drive a working platform pipeline and key projects.Assist in management of working capital within company targets.Inventory managementPrepare annual sales budget, monthly forecasts, and monthly sales reports and quarterly business reviews.Provides timely reports and information as required by management.Meeting tight deadlines.Work with all support functions (business coordinators, internal sales, finance, warehouse team) to ensure smooth operation of the business.Maintenance of Zero Harm principles across areas of responsibility