Branch Marketer - NTK Retail, Settlers

VKB Agriculture; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

VKB Agriculture in Limpopo invites applications for a Branch Marketer who will act as second-in-charge, supporting the Branch Manager and ensuring efficient branch operations, stock management, and strong customer service.

You will lead in day-to-day supervision, monitor sales and expenses, drive marketing initiatives, train staff, and ensure safety and compliance while delivering excellent service and building relationships with farmers and customers.

Qualifications

• Matric / NQF4 or equivalent.
• 2-3 years’ experience in agricultural retail.
• Experience with animal feed recommended.
• Code 08 driving licence required.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Willingness to learn, grow and occasional after-hours work.
• People-oriented and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day supervision of branch operations, ensuring smooth workflow and compliance with company policies.
• Support the Branch Manager in monitoring sales, expenses and budgets.
• Take ownership of stock management: ordering, merchandising, stock control, cash-up of cashier and stock takes.
• Management of the animal feed store.
• General administration and fuel management responsibilities.
• Staff training and development; deliver excellent customer service.
• Ensure compliance with safety and legislative requirements.
• Drive marketing initiatives and promotions to grow branch performance.
• Ad-hoc tasks.

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous

Job description

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’re looking for aBranch Marketer who thrives on responsibility, leadership, and operational excellence. This role is not just about support – it’s about stepping up as the second-in-charge, ensuring the branch runs efficiently and confidently taking the lead when the Branch Manager is away.

If you’re someone who can balance people, performance, and process – and aren’t afraid to take ownership – this is your opportunity to grow into a leadership position.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assist with the day-to-day supervision of branch operations, ensuring smooth workflow and compliance with company policies.
• Support the Branch Manager in monitoring sales, expenses, and budgets.
• Take ownership of stock management: ordering, merchandising, stock control, cash-up of cashier and stock takes
• Management over the animal feed store
• General administration
• Fuel management/control responsibilities
• Staff training and development
• 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
• Ad-hoc tasks

What We’re Looking For

• Matric / NQF4
• A relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous
• 2-3 years’ experience in agricultural retail
• Experience with animal feed will serve as recommendation
• Code 08 drivers' licence required
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Willingness to learn, grow, and occasionally work after hours
• A natural people-person who thrives under pressure

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.
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• 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