Branch Marketer - VKB Retail, Lindley at VKB Group

About the Role

• We’re looking for a Branch Marketer who thrives on responsibility, leadership, and operational excellence. This role is not just about support – it’s about stepping up as the second-in-charge, ensuring the branch runs efficiently and confidently taking the lead when the Branch Manager is away.
• If you’re someone who can balance people, performance, and process – and aren’t afraid to take ownership – this is your opportunity to grow into a leadership position.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assist with the day-to-day supervision of branch operations, ensuring smooth workflow and compliance with company policies.
• Support the Branch Manager in monitoring sales, expenses, and budgets.
• Take ownership of stock management: ordering, merchandising, stock control, cash-up of cashier and stock takes
• Management over the animal feed store
• General administration
• Fuel management/control responsibilities
• Staff training and development
• Deliver excellent customer service, resolving queries and maintaining strong relationships
• Ensure compliance with safety and legislative requirements
• Drive marketing initiatives and promotions to grow branch performance
• Ad-hoc tasks

What We’re Looking For

• Matric / NQF4
• A relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous
• 2-3 years' experience in an agricultural retail environment, with strong experience in stock control, stock management, and minimizing stock losses
• 1-2 years' experience in irrigation systems, including pump sizing and selection, as well as irrigation and garden layout design
• 1-2 years' experience in the hardware and construction industry, including customer service and preparing quotations from building and construction plans
• 2-3 years' experience selling animal health products and veterinary medicines, with sound knowledge of AFCASA and similar products, including active ingredients, product applications, and usage recommendations
• 2-3 years' experience in the sale and storage of animal feed
• Valid Code 08 drivers' licence required
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Willingness to learn, grow, and occasionally work after hours
• A natural people-person who thrives under pressure

Skills That Will Set You Apart

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive problem-solver with a customer-first approach
• Sales driven
• A team player with a positive attitude and a passion for serving customers in the agricultural sector

Closing Date 11 October 2026