Trainee Marketer/ LoadMaster

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE:

Degree in Agricultural or Marketing with 2 years’ marketing experience At least 3 years’ experience in the Livestock environment

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

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