Product Manager

Product Manager (Avocados)

Key Responsibilities:

Sales & Business Development:

• Drive sales of avocados across wholesale, retail, and B2B channels (domestic & export).
  
• Manage key accounts including distributors, retailers, and institutional buyers.
  
• Create pricing strategies based on competitor analysis, seasonality, and demand trends.
  
• Identify new market opportunities and lead product launch strategies.
  
• Collaborate with marketing to build the avocado category as a premium health product.
  

Inventory & Supply Chain Management:

• Forecast demand and align procurement with seasonal and sales cycles.
  
• Monitor daily inventory and ensure optimal stock movement across locations.
  
• Coordinate with sourcing and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery and product quality.
  
• Minimize wastage through efficient rotation and storage practices.
  
• Implement tools for real-time stock visibility and reporting.
  

Product Quality & Packaging:

• Maintain consistency in ripeness, size, and quality across SKUs.
  
• Work with packaging teams to develop sustainable, consumer-friendly packaging.
  
• Oversee post-harvest and ripening processes for quality assurance.
  

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Track SKU-wise sales, margins, and inventory movement.
  
• Share weekly/monthly performance dashboards with key stakeholders.
  
• Recommend actionable strategies to increase profitability and reduce wastage.
  

Candidate Profile:

Education:

• Bachelors in Agriculture, Business, Supply Chain, or related fields
  
• MBA preferred
  

Experience:

• 4 -7 years

  in fresh produce, fruits, or agri-business sector

• Must have experience in fruits sales or handling exotic fruits

• Strong exposure to cold chain logistics and perishable inventory
  
• Track record in sales growth and vendor/customer relationship management
  

Skills:

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  
• Analytical mindset with strong Excel and ERP knowledge
  
• Familiarity with quality standards like GLOBALG.A.P., HACCP is a plus
  
• Knowledge of global sourcing regions like Peru, Kenya, Mexico preferred
  

Important:

Interested candidates can share their CV on - recruitment@iginternational.net