Bethlehem: Branch Marketer (Animal Health) – VKB Retail, Bethlehem posted by VKB Group

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 weve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future. Our purpose Touch lives for the better: We always aim to make a positive impact in peoples lives: our employees, producers, clients, communities and the larger industry. And, through collaboration with this group of people, we strive to make an even bigger and longer lasting impact in the lives of all South Africans. Values: We live by five important values: We are HUMBLE We acknowledge that we are blessed We are HUNGRY We do not settle for mediocre We are BOLD We do what is right, even if it scares us We are SMART We consider our words and actions We are TEAM PLAYERS No-one can do this alone Our legacy For the Love of the Land: We do it all for our legacy and the love of nature, people, country, sustainability and progress. Job Description The ideal team player will sell the organisation’s merchandise according to agreed targets. Effectively market stock to customers, manage stock control to ensure constant availability of stock to clients. The Branch Marketer will also have a strong drive to maintain & build on animal Medicine sales and customer base. Requirements Grade 12 or NQF 4 Previous experience in agriculture will serve as recommendation. Proven knowledge of animal health products / Medicine and additives is essential. At least 2 years’ experience working with animal health products. 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 to ensure that stock rotations, margins and targets are maintained and improved on. Stock orders according to seasons and data in internal systems. Marketing of agricultural commodities and animal health products. Advise to clients in terms of animal health products, additives and best practices. Other ad-hoc job-related duties. Continuously rendering customer service of high standard to walk-in customers, telephonically and via email medium Skills Merchandising skills Conflict management skills Basic computer skills Problem solving skills Negotiation skills Sound sales and interpersonal skills Other Information The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion. VKB Group and/or its subsidiary companies will use any personal data collected through the job opportunities section of this website for recruitment purposes only and, should your application be successful, for purposes connected with your employment. VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Groups approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Groups Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities. Things to take note of when applying through our Career Portal. Use Google Chrome when accessing the portal Clear copy of your CV in either PDF or Word The CV should not have handwriting on the document NB! Only Submit your CV on the Upload CV section of the application form and not a PDF that includes other documents such as ID, Drivers License and other documents. The application form will make provision for the candidate to upload supporting documents. When uploading profile picture , make sure the minimum size uploaded is 300 x 300px