Input Trade Marketer – VKB Retail – Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal
📍 Location: Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
🏢 Company: VKB Group – VKB Commercial Services, Input Trade Division
📅 Date Posted: 22 April 2025
🆔 Requisition ID: Not specified
📄 Contract Type: Permanent
📌 Application Closing Date: 05 May 2025
About the Company
The VKB Group is one of South Africa’s leading agricultural enterprises, with a proud heritage deeply rooted in farming and food production. Through its regional brands VKB, GWK, and NTK, VKB offers a robust network that supports farmers and delivers high-quality food products to markets. The Input Trade Division plays a key role in supplying essential products to South Africa’s agricultural backbone — from fertilizers and animal feeds to seeds, fencing, and fuel.
VKB is built on values that shape a high-performance culture: Humility, Hunger, Boldness, Intelligence, and Teamwork. Its vision is driven by sustainability, innovation, and a passion for improving lives.
Role Overview
The Input Trade Marketer will be responsible for marketing agricultural inputs including seeds, fertilizers, animal health products, fencing, and related materials. Based in Underberg, the successful candidate will drive growth and profitability by developing marketing strategies, managing client relationships, and expanding the business footprint through networking and customer engagement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and implement marketing strategies for core input products across the VKB operational area.
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Focus on driving profitability and growth by exceeding inflation-adjusted performance targets.
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Facilitate client financing for chemical products in collaboration with internal teams.
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Represent VKB at farmer days and agricultural events, actively growing the brand presence and customer base.
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Conduct regular on-site visits to farmers to sustain strong, trust-based relationships.
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Handle customer complaints and service issues efficiently to ensure a high level of satisfaction.
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Maintain consistent communication with internal departments and stakeholders to ensure seamless order fulfilment and admin processes.
Qualifications and Experience
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Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 minimum requirement.
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Tertiary qualification in agriculture, marketing, or a related field (required).
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AVCASA certification or similar agricultural accreditation (advantageous).
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At least 5 years’ experience in agricultural marketing, preferably within inputs like animal feed, seed, or chemical products.
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Proven track record in achieving sales growth and market expansion.
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Strong administrative skills and experience in animal health product marketing preferred.
Skills and Competencies
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Conflict Management – Ability to defuse tense situations and find constructive solutions.
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Negotiation Skills – Capable of securing mutually beneficial agreements with clients.
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Decision-Making – Quick, analytical, and strategic thinking under pressure.
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Creativity and Innovation – Ability to generate marketing ideas that stand out in a competitive market.
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Organizational Skills – Highly structured in managing marketing plans, schedules, and reports.
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Self-Motivation – Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet targets without constant supervision.
What the Company Offers
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A competitive salary package with performance-linked benefits.
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Opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking agricultural business with national impact.
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A chance to make a real difference in supporting food security and farming sustainability.
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Professional growth in a supportive and values-driven environment.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and transformation in accordance with its approved Employment Equity Plan. Applications from individuals with disabilities and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.
How to Apply
Visit the official VKB Careers Portal to submit your CV. Please ensure your CV is uploaded in PDF or Word format, with no handwriting. Only applications submitted via the portal will be considered.
📅 Closing Date: 05 May 2025
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