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Branch Marketer - VKB Retail, Lindley at VKB Group

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Permanent
Minimum qualification
Bachelor's degree
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Overview The VKB Group is a modern, dynamic, and leading agricultural enterprise with over 100 years of experience, focused on managing solutions for the evolving needs of agricultural producers and related stakeholders. Its head office is located in Reitz, approximately 200km south of Johannesburg. This role is for a Branch Marketer within VKB Retail in Lindley. This position emphasizes responsibility, leadership, and operational excellence, serving as a second-in-charge. The Branch Marketer is expected to ensure efficient branch operations and confidently lead when the Branch Manager is absent, balancing people, performance, and process while taking ownership. What you will do * 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. Requirements (from the original advert) * Matric / NQF4 * 2-3 years' experience in an agricultural retail environment, with strong experience in stock control, stock management, and minimizing stock losses. * 1-2 years' experience in irrigation systems, including pump sizing and selection, as well as irrigation and garden layout design. * 1-2 years' experience in the hardware and construction industry, including customer service and preparing quotations from building and construction plans. * 2-3 years' experience selling animal health products and veterinary medicines, with sound knowledge of AFCASA and similar products, including active ingredients, product applications, and usage recommendations. * 2-3 years' experience in the sale and storage of animal feed. * Valid Code 08 driver's licence. * Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). * Willingness to learn, grow, and occasionally work after hours. * A natural people-person who thrives under pressure. Who should apply This role is suited for a Branch Marketer who thrives on responsibility, leadership, and operational excellence, and is ready to step up as second-in-charge, ensuring efficient branch operations and confidently taking the lead when the Branch Manager is away. Ideal candidates are those who can balance people, performance, and process, are not afraid to take ownership, and possess excellent communication and teamwork skills. A proactive, customer-first approach, a sales-driven mindset, and a positive attitude as a team player with a passion for serving customers in the agricultural sector are highly valued. A relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous for applicants. Deadline 11 October 2026 Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/branch-marketer-vkb-retail-lindley-vkb-group-2 Source: myjobmag

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  • At least 1 year of experience.
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office
  • Customer service

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Job description

- The VKB Group is a modern, dynamic and leading agricultural enterprise that has for the past 100 years, constantly focused on progressively managing solutions for the changing and various needs of agricultural producers and related stakeholders. Its head office is in Reitz, approximately 200km south of Johannesburg. The VKB Group as a top agricultural com... Branch Marketer - VKB Retail, Lindley ------------------------------------- * Job Type Full Time * Qualification Bachelors , Matric * Experience 2 - 3 years * Location Free State * Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied  , Sales and Business Development About the Role * We’re looking for a Branch Marketer who thrives on responsibility, leadership, and operational excellence. This role is not just about support – it’s about stepping up as the second-in-charge, ensuring the branch runs efficiently and confidently taking the lead when the Branch Manager is away. * If you’re someone who can balance people, performance, and process – and aren’t afraid to take ownership – this is your opportunity to grow into a leadership position. What You’ll Be Doing * 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 What We’re Looking For * Matric / NQF4 * A relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous * 2-3 years' experience in an agricultural retail environment, with strong experience in stock control, stock management, and minimizing stock losses * 1-2 years' experience in irrigation systems, including pump sizing and selection, as well as irrigation and garden layout design * 1-2 years' experience in the hardware and construction industry, including customer service and preparing quotations from building and construction plans * 2-3 years' experience selling animal health products and veterinary medicines, with sound knowledge of AFCASA and similar products, including active ingredients, product applications, and usage recommendations * 2-3 years' experience in the sale and storage of animal feed * Valid Code 08 drivers' licence required * Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) * Willingness to learn, grow, and occasionally work after hours * A natural people-person who thrives under pressure Skills That Will Set You Apart * Excellent communication and teamwork skills * A proactive problem-solver with a customer-first approach * Sales driven * A team player with a positive attitude and a passion for serving customers in the agricultural sector Closing Date 11 October 2026 Check how your CV matches this job Method of Application ------------------------- Interested and qualified? Go to VKB Group on vkb.simplify.hr to apply Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.

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