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As a Key Account Manager - Imports at Vegrow, you will play a crucial role in leading the import sourcing of fresh fruits. Your responsibilities will include identifying, developing, and managing international supplier partnerships, ensuring quality and timely supply, and collaborating with internal teams to enhance the global sourcing charter. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Supplier & Import Partner Management** - Identify, initiate, and manage relationships with international suppliers of fruits. - Negotiate pricing, terms, and quality specs aligned with Vegrow's business goals. - Drive independent partnerships and explore newer sourcing regions and varieties. - **Business Development & Strategic Account Ownership** - Build import category profitability and manage landed cost vs market dynamics. - Utilize North India trading experience to strategically place imports in the market. - Monitor end-to-end supply chain for imports, from origin to Vegrow hubs. - **Market Intelligence & Planning** - Stay updated on global fruit trade trends, pricing, seasonality, and compliance. - Align imports with Vegrow's internal demand forecast and seasonal needs. - Share intelligence with category and leadership teams for strategic inputs. - **Cross-functional Coordination** - Collaborate closely with category, sales, finance, compliance, and logistics teams. - Ensure alignment on forecasts, SKUs, pricing, receivables, and profitability. - Maintain high integrity and efficiency across documentation and regulatory processes. In order to excel in this role, you should possess: - 7-9 years of experience in fruit or perishable import operations (must-have). - Strong relationship management skills with global exporters and Indian buyers. - Deep understanding of North India trading ecosystems, preferably Delhi-NCR. - A self-starter who can independently build partnerships and scale business. - Demonstrated integrity, ownership, and accountability in past roles. - Comfort with high-travel and fast-paced, data-driven environments. As a Key Account Manager - Imports at Vegrow, you will play a crucial role in leading the import sourcing of fresh fruits. Your responsibilities will include identifying, developing, and managing international supplier partnerships, ensuring quality and timely supply, and collaborating with internal teams to enhance the global sourcing charter. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Supplier & Import Partner Management** - Identify, initiate, and manage relationships with international suppliers of fruits. - Negotiate pricing, terms, and quality specs aligned with Vegrow's business goals. - Drive independent partnerships and explore newer sourcing regions and varieties. - **Business Development & Strategic Account Ownership** - Build import category profitability and manage landed cost vs market dynamics. - Utilize North India trading experience to strategically place imports in the market. - Monitor end-to-end supply chain for imports, from origin to Vegrow hubs. - **Market Intelligence & Planning** - Stay updated on global fruit trade trends, pricing, seasonality, and compliance. - Align imports with Vegrow's internal demand forecast and seasonal needs. - Share intelligence with category and leadership teams for strategic inputs. - **Cross-functional Coordination** - Collaborate closely with category, sales, finance, compliance, and logistics teams. - Ensure alignment on forecasts, SKUs, pricing, receivables, and profitability. - Maintain high integrity and efficiency across documentation and regulatory processes. In order to excel in this role, you should possess: - 7-9 years of experience in fruit or perishable import operations (must-have). - Strong relationship management skills with global exporters and Indian buyers. - Deep understanding of North India trading ecosystems, preferably Delhi-NCR. - A self-starter who can independently build partnerships and scale business. - Demonstrated integrity, ownership, and accountability in past roles. - Comfort with high-travel and fast-paced, data-driven environments.
