Overview
Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce - 365 days a year & across the globe.
With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.
Westfalia Fruit in Tzaneen, Limpopo, has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced : Commercial Development Coordinator
Purpose of the role
Reporting to Customer Director Developing Markets the incumbent will be contributing to making Westfalia Fruit successful in a high performance and driven environment through successfully managing the business strategy to channel fruit into export and local markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive commercial teams to provide monthly and quarterly reports using BI dashboard
- Facilitate customer visits for local and international clients
- Source, compile, and populate reports, providing status updates on active projects and actions within the broader Commercial Africa portfolio
- Coordinate and align BI Dashboards to support day-to-day decision making
- Maintain and update the Risk Dashboard for the African Customer pillar
- Design and deliver project plans for the Margin Enhancement Project by unlocking value in packaging
- Continuously contribute to pricing models, packaging, and innovative initiatives to maintain competitiveness in the market
- Coordinate and follow up on actions and initiatives between cross-functional teams
- Support market access opportunities across African countries
- Provide executive assistance in reporting, coordinating, and following up on actions
Education
MatricBachelor's degree in Commercial, Agriculture or related fieldValid driver's licenseExperience
3 years' experience in fresh produce, farming, or supply environmentsRisk management and cost analysis experience would be an advantageExperience in compiling and analysing data using Excel and Power BIKnowledge of the African fresh produce market, including import / export regulations and industry dynamicsComputer literate with strong working knowledge of Excel (Pivot tables, V-lookups, etc.), Power BI and MS OfficeBehavioural Competencies
High level of commitment to accuracy and qualityAttention to detail and analytical abilityInitiative, energy, and driveService-oriented individuals that can work under pressureHigh level of integrityAble to work without supervisionWilling to work overtime when requiredExcellent communication skillsStrong commercial acumen and understanding of how commercial excellence drives performanceBenefits
The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package which comprises provident fund, insured benefits, medical aid, and an option to structure an annual bonus.
Closing date for applications will be 06 November 2025
NB : Should you not receive correspondence by 06 December 2025, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.
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