Reporting: General Manager Tea/WW Account Manager
Location: Capricorn Business Park, Tea Plant
Cape Herb and Spice has grown from entrepreneurial roots into a global FMCG player, employing over 500 people and operating over 3 sites in Cape Town. This role forms part of an experienced team from whom to learn the challenging and exciting intricacies of international trade and cross-continental customer service.
Purpose: A dynamic and vital role where commercial flair and project management meet passionate foodie with equal importance.
An opportunity to lead tea, and herb & spice projects for a key local customer as well as help grow the tea business internationally by working closely with customers across the globe, with a common goal to deliver innovative tea, and herb & spice products which South Africa has to offer.
Challenges abound in this fast-paced role that offers the opportunity to learn about international business, food and what it takes to be at the top of your industry.
Job Objectives: Project Management and Product DevelopmentKey Functional Areas: Keep abreast of, and research new concepts, trends, market activity and innovation within the tea and herb and spice categoriesDevelop successful, commercially viable products that are sustainable and in line with the trends and intended target marketProject manage and execute all stages of the product development process within given deadlinesEnsure product conforms to country specific regulations on product and packagingManage sustainable sourcing of new raw materials and packaging from compliant suppliersEnsure NPD compliance is in line with company certifications, for both tea and spiceLiaison between customer and internal operational departments on all new projects to ensure effective launchesSchedule, lead and monitor customer weekly meetings and minutesOn-time product launchesEffective execution of launches within internal departmentsEducation and Required Knowledge: Either an equivalent of the below degree and 3-5 years' experience or simply 5-10 years' experience in the industry will be recognized:Food TechnologyBSc Food Science
Computer Literacy (Microsoft office)Excel Fluency – Intermediate levelExcellent verbal and written communication in EnglishDriver's license essentialAdvantageous experience in:Project ManagementProduct DevelopmentCommercial exposurePersonal Characteristics: Deadline drivenProactive and enthusiasticCommercially mindedHigh attention to detailA passionate and knowledgeable foodieStrong interpersonal skillsA Creative thinkerAbility to work both independently and as part of a teamStrong interpersonal skillsPositive MindsetSolution-orientatedFor more information on this role including Key Functional areas and additional necessary skills and characteristics please visit https://www.capeherb.co.za/careers If you have not received a response within two weeks of the closing date for applications, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
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