Branch Marketer - VKB Retail, Heilbron

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 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 operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands,” supported by our farmer shareholders, is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

Job Description

The ideal team player will sell the organisation's merchandise according to agreed targets. They will effectively market stock to customers, manage stock control to ensure constant availability of stock to clients, and have a strong drive to maintain and build on animal feed sales and customer base.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• Previous experience in agriculture is recommended.
• Proven knowledge of animal health products and additives is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Orientation towards marketing and client service.
• Team-oriented.
• Willing to undergo continuous training.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Stock control to ensure stock rotations, margins, and targets are maintained and improved.
• Stock orders according to seasons and data in internal systems.
• Marketing of agricultural commodities and animal health products.
• Advise clients on animal health products, additives, and best practices.
• Perform other ad-hoc job-related duties.
• Provide high-standard customer service to walk-in customers, telephonically, and via email.

Skills

• Merchandising skills
• Conflict management skills
• Basic computer skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Negotiation skills
• Strong sales and interpersonal skills

Other Information

• The company can expire jobs at any time at its own discretion.
• VKB Group and its subsidiaries will use any collected personal data solely for recruitment purposes and, if successful, related employment purposes.
• VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment will consider VKB Group’s Employment Equity Plan and Targets, supporting the inclusion of People with Disabilities.
• Note for applicants:
• Use Google Chrome to access the career portal.
• Submit a clear CV in PDF or Word format.
• The CV should not contain handwritten notes.
• Only upload your CV in the designated 'Upload CV' section of the application form. Do not upload PDFs with other documents like ID or driver’s license.
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