Branch Marketer - VKB Retail, Reitz

Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and customer-focused Branch Marketer to join our retail team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales growth, building and maintaining strong customer relationships, and marketing and selling the organisation's products in line with agreed sales targets. The role includes proactively promoting merchandise to customers, identifying business opportunities, and managing stock levels to ensure the consistent availability of products and exceptional service delivery.

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• A relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous
• 2-3 years’ experience in agricultural retail
• Experience in animal health products and veterinary medicine, with knowledge of AFCASA and similar products, including active ingredients, product applications, and usage recommendations.
• Orientation towards marketing and client service
• Team orientated
  
• Natural people-person who thrives under pressure
• Code 08 drivers' licence required
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Willingness to learn, grow, and occasionally work after hours
  
• Proficient in Afrikaans and English

What You’ll Be Doing

• Sales and Marketing of agricultural commodities / products including but not limited to (Hardware, Irrigation, Animal Health / Medicine products)
• Assist customers, providing product information and recommendations to meet their needs.
• Ensure effective stock control and product availability.
  
• Deliver excellent customer service, resolving queries and maintaining strong relationships
• Ensure compliance with safety and legislative requirements
• Drive marketing initiatives and promotions to grow branch performance
  
• Other ad-hoc job related duties
• Continuously rendering customer service of high standard to walk-in customers and via telephonic and email medium
• Other job-related administrative duties such as GRV's, Filling, invoicing etc.)
• Collaborate with branch staff to support operational and sales objectives.
• Logistics

Skills

• Merchandising skills
• Conflict management skills
• Basic computer skills
• Problem solving skills
• Negotiation skills
• Sound sales and interpersonal skills
• Precision attention to detail

Skills That Will Set You Apart

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive problem-solver with a customer-first approach
• Sales driven

Our Secret Ingredient

At VKB Group, we value individuals who are:
Humble, Hungry, Smart, Bold, and Team Players.

If you’re ready to step up, take ownership, and grow into a leadership role, we want to hear from you.

Other Information

• The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
• VKB Group and/or its subsidiary companies will use any personal data collected through the job opportunities section of this website for recruitment purposes only and, should your application be successful, for purposes connected with your employment.
• VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities
• Things to take note of when applying through our Career Portal.
• Use Google Chrome when accessing the portal
• Clear copy of your CV in either PDF or Word
• The CV should not have handwriting on the document
• NB! Only Submit your CV on the Upload CV section of the application form and not a PDF that includes other documents such as ID, Driver’s License and other documents. The application form will make provision for the candidate to upload supporting documents.
• When uploading profile picture, make sure the minimum size uploaded is 300 x 300 pixels in size

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