Commercial Trader – Middle East needed at Helderberg Personnel

Purpose of this role:

• The Commercial Trader for the Middle East Trading Region will be responsible for driving sales growth, developing new market opportunities, and managing customer relationships in alignment
• with the company’s strategic goals. This role requires a commercially astute individual with deep market knowledge, exceptional negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex trade flows between growers and clients in the perishable fruit sector.

Key Performance Areas:

• Strategic Market Development & Planning
• Negotiation and Trading
• Program and Client Management
• Compliance and Risk Management
• Communication and Team Collaboration

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant tertiary commercial qualification (BCom, Business Management, Logistics or equivalent).
• 3 – 5 Years’ experience in marketing, sales, or trading within the perishable produce industry.
• Comprehensive understanding of fruit logistics, export documentation, and global trading systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills with a collaborative team mindset.

Closing: 2025-12-12