Input Trade Marketer

7 days ago

Polokwane, South Africa VKB Group Full time

**Introduction**

VKB Agriculture (Pty) Ltd is a dynamic agricultural company in the Free State and Limpopo. This organisation, which strives towards healthy and modern business practices offers employees the opportunity to utilise and develop their knowledge and skills in a competitive work environment. The company offers individuals the opportunity to establish themselves within a rural environment with its inherent characteristics.

**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.

**Our purpose**

**Touch lives - for the better**: We always aim to make a positive impact in people’s 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** Objective**
Drive the profitability of the business unit within the VKB Group by effectively marketing product groups such as seed, fertilizer, animal feeds, animal health products, fencing, fuel, and packing material.

**Requirements**:

- Grade 12/NQF4 qualification
- Tertiary qualification in a related field; AVCASA certification advantageous
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar marketing role
- Proven track record of successful marketing and sales initiatives

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- ** Marketing Strategy**: Develop and implement marketing strategies for relevant input products within the VKB operational area.
- ** Business Growth**: Drive business growth with a focus on surpassing inflation-adjusted targets.
- ** Client Financing**: Manage and facilitate the financing of chemical products for clients.
- ** Networking**: Attend and actively participate in farmer days to expand the network and client base.
- ** Client Relationship Management**: Conduct regular visits to farmers to build and sustain strong client relationships.
- ** Customer Service**: Ensure timely resolution of customer complaints and issues to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
- ** Communication**: Maintain continuous and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless order processing and administrative efficiency.

**Skills Required**:

- ** Conflict Management**: Proficient in handling disputes and resolving conflicts effectively.
- ** Negotiation Skills**: Strong ability to negotiate favorable outcomes for both clients and the business.
- ** Decision Making**: Ability to make quick, informed decisions under pressure.
- ** Innovation**: Demonstrates creativity in problem-solving and marketing strategies.
- ** Organization**: Highly organized with a keen eye for detail in managing multiple tasks.
- ** Independence**: Capable of working autonomously while achieving set objectives

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