Grain Marketer Sales - VKB Grain, Head Office Reitz at VKB Group

Job Description

• Take strategic and operational ownership of VKB’s grain trading operations. From building client relationships to navigating SAFEX and market volatility, you’ll be driving decisions that deliver real results for our shareholders and partners.

Requirements

• B Com or equivalent qualification
• APD Market Dealers Examination (SAFEX)
• 4+ years in the agricultural industry, with grain marketing experience in sales
• Deep understanding of SAFEX operations, grain supply chains & risk
• Leadership that aligns with VKB’s values
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills
• Good working knowledge of contracts and related legal terms

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, coordinate, and manage the Grain Marketing Strategy in alignment with sales and procurement budgets and targets, ensuring business growth and expansion.
• Develop and understand Mill door transactions.
• Understand SAFEX future contracts and calendar spreads.
• Collaborate with logistics to ensure seamless delivery
• Ensure the retention and expansion of market share.
• Ensure excellent service delivery.
• Manage and grow internal and external grain trading networks
• Ensure accurate pricing, contract management, and risk mitigation
• Proactively seek out new business opportunities
• Align all trading operations with legal compliance and company values

 Skills Required

• Sales and Target Orientation: Proven ability to achieve performance objectives and growth targets
• Business Acumen: Strategic thinker with a strong grasp of agri-trade economics
• Customer Focus: Commitment to delivering outstanding service and building client loyalty
• Strong Communicator: Clear, confident, and persuasive in written and verbal communication
• Negotiation & Influence: Assertive with well-developed negotiation and deal-making skills
• Networking: Capable of building and maintaining long-term business relationships
• Analytical Thinking: Able to interpret data, assess risk, and make sound commercial decisions