Branch Marketing & Operations Lead

VKB Agriculture; Vrystaat; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

VKB Group in South Africa is seeking a Branch Marketer to act as the second-in-command at a busy branch. You will oversee day-to-day operations, assist the Branch Manager with sales tracking and budgeting, and drive promotions to grow branch performance.

Ideally you have 2–3 years in agricultural retail, with stock control, plus 1–2 years in irrigation, hardware, and animal-feed sectors. Strong customer service and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Matric / NQF4; tertiary qualification advantageous.
• 2-3 years in agricultural retail with stock control experience.
• 1-2 years irrigation systems experience including pump sizing and layout design.
• 1-2 years hardware/construction industry experience with customer service and quotations.
• 2-3 years experience selling animal health products and veterinary medicines with AFCASA knowledge.
• 2-3 years experience in sale and storage of animal feed.
• Valid Code 08 driver's license.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Willingness to learn, grow, and occasionally work after hours.
• A natural people-person who thrives under pressure.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

People skills

Sales driven

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Matric / NQF4

Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous

Tools

MS Office

Job description

VKB Group in South Africa is seeking a Branch Marketer to act as the second-in-command at a busy branch. You will oversee day-to-day operations, assist the Branch Manager with sales tracking and budgeting, and drive promotions to grow branch performance.

Ideally you have 2–3 years in agricultural retail, with stock control, plus 1–2 years in irrigation, hardware, and animal-feed sectors. Strong customer service and MS Office skills are essential.