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
Sells the organization's merchandise according to agreed targets. Effectively market stock to customers, manage stock control to ensure constant availability of stock to clients.
Requirements
Grade 12 or NQF 4
Previous experience in agriculture will serve as recommendation
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
Stock orders
Marketing of agricultural commodities
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
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VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group's Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.
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