Trainee Marketer/ LoadMaster

BKB Ltd; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dedicated Livestock Trainee Marketer/Loadmaster. This role involves the procurement and marketing of livestock, ensuring smooth auction operations, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess excellent sales and negotiation skills, be goal-oriented, and have a strong analytical mindset. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic environment, contributing to the success of livestock auctions while ensuring exceptional customer service. If you're ready to make an impact in the livestock industry, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 with 3 years in livestock marketing.
• Relevant diploma or degree is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Procurement and marketing of livestock for auctions.
• Ensure growth in market share and profitability.
• Manage logistics and administrative processes.

Skills

Sales Skills

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Computer Literacy

Bilingual (Afrikaans & English)

Decision-Making Skills

Education

Grade 12

Relevant Diploma/Degree

Job description

BKB is currently seeking an experienced and reliable Livestock Trainee Marketer/ Loadmaster. The successful candidate will be responsible for the receipt and offloading of livestock, as well as building pens, etc. Special stud auctions and to ensure that all auctions run smoothly. In addition, the candidate will also be responsible for the marketing of livestock, procurement of auctions, out-of-hand transactions and assisting their fellow colleagues at auctions.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12 with at least 3 years’ experience in Livestock marketing environment
• or Relevant Diploma/Degree is recommended

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to work independently combined with excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong sales, negotiation and communication skills
• Goal orientated
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills
• Time management skills
• Good computer literacy
• Decision-making skills
• Must be fully bilingual and conversant in Afrikaans & English
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid PDP (Public Driver’s Permit) is compulsory

COMPETENCIES:

• Drive and energy
• Persuasion
• Flexibility
• Initiating action
• Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships
• Impact and influence

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Procurement of livestock for auctions through effective and innovative services
• Sales of livestock
• Ensure constant growth in market share, revenue and profitability
• Procurement, marketing and handling of auctions
• Classing of livestock
• Responsible for effective and efficient logistics and administrative processes.
• Responsible for receiving and offloading of animals where necessary
• Gathering of producer information to facilitate effective planning of marketing
• Provide excellent customer services
• General auction site organization and related functions
• Management of wages employees