BKB has been South Africa’s leading authority on agriculture for the last 100 years! Our vision is to craft agri-business through trust and shared values.
Recognized as the Trusted Home of Agriculture, we pride ourselves in having secured the widest and deepest-rooted footprint across our agricultural landscape.
The BKB Group has developed into an or...
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Relevant Agricultural or Economic diploma or degree is a recommendation.
At least 3 years’ experience in Livestock Marketing and Auctioneering services (Including the sourcing, successful presentation, and completion of all types of auctions)
Exceptional knowledge of livestock
Proven marketing exposure
Thorough management skills, financial skills and business understanding
Proven administrative skills (Debtors/Creditors)
Must be Fully bilingual (Afrikaans & English); must be fully conversant in Afrikaans and English.
Valid driver’s license
SKILLS:
Ability to work independently combined with excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent communication and reporting skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective verbal and listening communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and customer-focus orientation
Time management skills
Good computer literacy
Decision-making skills
Ability to manage teams
COMPETENCIES:
Good audible rhythmic auctioneering style
Passion, Energy, and Positivity
Proactive
Negotiation
Building customer loyalty
Auctioneering expertise
Good general knowledge of large and small livestock breeds
Ability to interpret and effectively convey catalogue information
Willing to travel
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Auctioneering at auctions to ensure event success and that auctions will be beneficial to buyers, sellers as well as the Company.
Customer Service to improve market share and building good relationships with sellers and buyers.
Marketing of livestock.
Administrative responsibilities such as balancing the final sales report; ensure that all details of buyers on invoices are accurate; assist with outstanding debtors; planning and advertising campaigns for auctions.
Ensure compliance with Biosecurity Rules and legislation at Livestock Auctions.