Junior Branch Marketer

VKB Group; Maruleng Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Limpopo seeks a candidate for a role involving stock control, marketing of agricultural products, and high-quality customer service. Applicants should have at least a Grade 12 qualification and experience in agriculture retail is preferred. Ideal candidates will possess strong merchandising, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, and be willing to undergo continuous training. This position supports growth within a thriving agribusiness environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in agriculture retail environment would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems and electrical equipment will serve as a recommendation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to work under pressure is important.
• Orientation towards marketing and client service is necessary.
• Team-oriented approach is needed.
• Willingness to undergo continuous training is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock control to ensure availability.
• Handle stock orders effectively.
• Market agricultural commodities to clients.
• Provide high-standard customer service.
• Complete other ad-hoc job-related duties as required.

Skills

Merchandising skills

Conflict management skills

Basic computer skills

Problem solving skills

Negotiation skills

Sound sales and interpersonal skills

Education

Grade 12 or NQF 4

Job description

Introduction

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.

Job Description

Sells the organization\'s merchandise according to agreed targets. Effectively market stock to customers, manage stock control to ensure constant availability of stock to clients.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• Experience in agriculture retail environment would be to your advantage
• Knowledge of irrigation systems/ electrical equipment will serve as recommendation
• 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
• Stock orders
• Marketing of agricultural commodities
• Other ad-hoc job related duties
• Continuously rendering customer service of high standard to walk-in customers and via telephonic and email medium

Skills

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

Other Information

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