General Manager - Meat
Mayfly Group
- Mossel Bay, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Must have a Bachelor’s or higher degree in Marketing, Commercial Management, Finance, or Supply Chain Management
- An MBA/MBL will be an added advantage
- Minimum of 15 years’ work experience and 5 years’ management experience in a related industry will be required
- Exposure to the meat trade and international trade will be advantageous
- Must have proven experience in stakeholder and relationship management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Afrikaans, with the ability to effectively communicate safety-related information to diverse audiences will be required for this role
- Developing and implementing sales strategies to drive revenue growth, targeting human and pet treat segments, and expanding the existing customer base.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships with distributors, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure smooth business operations and foster growth opportunities.
- Conducting market analysis to monitor trends, consumer preferences, and make informed decisions.
- Negotiating with suppliers, distributors, and stakeholders to secure favorable terms and pricing for ostrich-related meat products.
- Ensuring regulatory compliance with industry standards and safety requirements for ostrich products, both domestically and internationally.
- Identifying and mitigating potential risks such as market fluctuations, supply disruptions, and changing consumer demands.
- Facilitating effective communication with internal teams and external partners to convey goals, strategies, and updates.
- Resolving challenges and issues related to production, distribution, or marketing of ostrich-related products.
- Identifying opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and innovation in sales and marketing efforts, locally and internationally.
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