Junior Branch Marketer - GWK Retail, Kimberley

VKB Agriculture; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An agricultural company in South Africa is seeking a dedicated customer service representative to provide exceptional support through marketing and product knowledge. The ideal candidate will manage stock levels, ensure effective department layouts, and deliver high-standard service to clients. Applicants should possess a Grade 12 or NQF 4 qualification, along with relevant sales experience and interpersonal skills. Join this innovative firm committed to sustainable agriculture and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or NQF 4 required.
• Sales and marketing experience is crucial.
• Knowledge of Agricultural Retail products preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills needed.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Orientation toward marketing and client service essential.
• Team orientated with willingness to train.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock control and orders effectively.
• Market agricultural commodities successfully.
• Provide high-standard customer service to clients.
• Perform ad-hoc job-related duties as needed.
• Oversee shelf management and layout.

Skills

Merchandising

Conflict management

Basic computer

Problem solving

Negotiation

Sound sales and interpersonal skills

Education

Grade 12 or NQF 4

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.

More about

At GWK Agri Retail we work daily to move the boundaries of agriculture, to help people discover new and better ways. We are pioneers in the agri- and food value chain, committed to shaping a sustainable business, driving growth and providing a better future for all stakeholders. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.

Job Description

Responsible for providing an excellent customer service through marketing, product knowledge, maintenance of stock levels, department layouts and housekeeping.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• Sales and marketing experience
• Knowledge of Agricultural Retail products will serve as recommendation
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Orientation towards marketing and client service
• Team orientated
• Willing to undergo continuous training

Duties and Responsibilities

• Stock control and orders
• Marketing of agricultural commodities
• Continuously rendering customer service of high standard to walk-in customers and via telephonic and email medium
• Other ad-hoc job related duties
• Shelf management

Skills

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

Other Information

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