Branch Marketer - VKB Retail, Lindley

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 its 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 operate across the entire food supply chain, including processing, logistics, storage, handling and national and international market channels.

More About VKB Retail

VKB Retail is the customer-facing retail arm of the VKB Group, providing farmers, producers, businesses, and communities with access to a wide range of agricultural, animal health, irrigation, hardware, fuel, and retail products. Through its branch network, VKB Retail helps customers succeed by delivering expert advice, trusted products, and exceptional service that support agricultural productivity and rural development.

Working at VKB Retail means being part of a team that plays a direct role in supporting South African agriculture while building meaningful relationships with customers and contributing to the success of local farming communities.

Why This Role Matters

As Branch Marketer, you will be a key driver of branch success, serving as the operational right hand to the Branch Manager and stepping confidently into a leadership role when required. This position combines customer engagement, stock management, sales growth, operational oversight, and people development, making it ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership and making a visible impact.

Your ability to balance commercial performance, customer service excellence, operational control, and team support will help ensure the branch continues to deliver value to customers while achieving its business objectives.

Why Join VKB?

Joining VKB means becoming part of a growing agricultural business with deep roots, a strong reputation, and a commitment to developing its people. This role offers the opportunity to broaden your leadership experience, strengthen your operational and commercial skills, and build a rewarding career within one of South Africa's leading agribusiness groups.

You will work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to multiple areas of the retail business, and contribute directly to supporting farmers, communities, and the agricultural value chain. At VKB, your contribution matters and your growth is encouraged.

What Success Looks Like

• Drives profitable branch growth through effective sales support and customer engagement.
• Leads branch activities confidently in the absence of the Branch Manager.
• Maintains high standards of stock control and minimizes stock losses.
• Builds strong customer relationships through professional service and expert product knowledge.
• Coordinates efficient operations across retail, animal feed, fuel, and merchandising activities.
• Develops team capability through coaching, training, and support.
• Ensures compliance with company procedures, safety standards, and legislative requirements.
• Supports a positive branch culture aligned with VKB's values and customer-focused approach.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded individual who enjoys taking responsibility and leading from the front. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, organised, and capable of balancing operational demands with sales opportunities.

You thrive in a fast-paced agricultural retail environment, build strong relationships with customers and colleagues, and take pride in delivering quality work. You are willing to learn, embrace challenges, and contribute positively to team success while demonstrating humility, accountability, initiative, and sound judgement.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / NQF 4.
• Valid Code 08 driver's licence.
• Relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous.

Essential Experience

• 2–3 years' experience within an agricultural retail environment.
• 2–3 years' experience in stock control, stock management, and stock loss prevention.
• 1–2 years' experience in irrigation systems, including pump sizing and selection, irrigation design, and garden layout planning.
• 1–2 years' experience within the hardware and construction industry, including quotation preparation from construction plans.
• 2–3 years' experience selling animal health products and veterinary medicines.
• Sound knowledge of AFCASA and similar animal health product ranges, active ingredients, and product applications.
• 2–3 years' experience in the sale and storage of animal feed.
• Able to communicate effectively in both Afrikaans and English (spoken and written)

Competencies

• Customer focus
• Leadership and supervision
• Planning and organisation
• Problem solving
• Accountability and ownership
• Communication and interpersonal effectiveness
• Sales and commercial awareness
• Decision making
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Adaptability and resilience

Skills Required

• Stock ordering and inventory management
• Merchandising principles and execution
• Cash-up and cash control processes
• Stock take administration
• Animal feed management
• Fuel management and control
• Irrigation system design and product selection
• Hardware and construction product knowledge
• Quotation preparation and costing
• Animal health and veterinary product knowledge
• MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Customer relationship management
• Staff training and development

Key Responsibilities

• Support and supervise day-to-day branch operations.
• Assist with monitoring branch sales performance, expenses, and budgets.
• Manage stock ordering, control, merchandising, and stock take activities.
• Oversee stock loss prevention and inventory accuracy.
• Manage and support animal feed store operations.
• Administer branch operational and retail processes.
• Control fuel management activities and related compliance requirements.
• Train, guide, and support branch employees.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and resolve customer queries.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Ensure compliance with safety, operational, and legislative requirements.
• Support and implement branch marketing campaigns and promotions.
• Assist with achieving branch sales and profitability objectives.
• Act as second-in-charge and lead branch activities in the absence of the Branch Manager.
• Perform additional operational duties as required.

Important Information for Applicants

VKB Group reserves the right to close or withdraw any vacancy at its discretion. All personal information submitted through the Career Portal will be used solely for recruitment purposes and, where applicable, for matters related to employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, VKB Group is committed to Employment Equity, transformation, and the inclusion of People with Disabilities. Our recruitment decisions are aligned with the VKB Group Employment Equity Plan and Transformation Strategy.

When applying, please ensure that:

• You use Google Chrome to access the Career Portal.
• You upload a clear and professional CV in PDF or Word format only.
• Your CV does not contain handwritten notes or markings.
• Supporting documents such as your ID, driver's licence, certificates, or other documentation are uploaded in the designated sections and not combined with your CV.
• Your profile photo meets the minimum size requirement of 300 x 300 pixels.

A Note on Honesty and Integrity

As part of the application process, you will be required to complete a screening questionnaire. We strongly encourage all candidates to answer every question honestly and accurately.

At VKB Group, our culture is rooted in the values of being Humble, Hungry, Smart, Bold, and Playing as One Team. We believe in building authentic relationships and making sound decisions based on trust and integrity. Misrepresenting qualifications, experience, competencies, criminal history, or any other information may result in your application being withdrawn or your employment being terminated should discrepancies be identified during verification processes.

We respect your time and ask that you respect ours by providing truthful information throughout the recruitment process. This helps ensure that we focus on candidates who are genuinely aligned with the requirements of the role and the values of our organisation.