Marketing Manager - VKB Group Marketing and Communication, Modimolle at VKB Group

• We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Marketing Manager to lead marketing activities across the NTK region, covering Limpopo and parts of Mpumalanga north of the N4.
• This is not a traditional marketing role.
• It is an opportunity for a strategic leader to influence business growth, strengthen customer engagement, elevate regional brands and partner closely with operational and commercial teams within a dynamic agricultural environment. The successful candidate will translate business objectives into impactful marketing strategies that deliver measurable results.

What You Will Be Responsible For

As Marketing Manager, you will:

• Develop and execute regional marketing strategies aligned to the VKB Group's commercial objectives.
• Build strong partnerships with business units, branches, suppliers, customers and key stakeholders across the region.
• Drive brand visibility and customer engagement initiatives that strengthen the market position of NTK and the broader VKB Group.
• Lead and mentor a regional marketing team, creating a high-performance culture focused on service excellence.
• Manage regional marketing budgets and ensure optimal return on marketing investment.
• Identify opportunities for retail growth, customer acquisition and market expansion.
• Oversee regional events, activations, sponsorships and community engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Group Marketing and Communications to deliver impactful digital, social media and communication campaigns.
• Leverage CRM insights and customer data to improve customer experience and support business growth.
• Measure, analyse and report on marketing performance and business impact.

Who We Are Looking For

• You are a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen who understands how marketing contributes to business growth.
• You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, building relationships and translating business needs into practical marketing solutions.

You have:

Essential

• NQF Level 7 qualification in Marketing, Communications, Brand Management, Business Development or a related field.
• At least 5 years' experience in a corporate marketing leadership role.
• At least 5 years' experience within agriculture, agribusiness, agricultural retail, input supply, FMCG or a related environment.
• Proven experience managing people, projects and budgets.
• Experience developing and implementing marketing strategies that support revenue growth and customer engagement.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience using marketing data and customer insights to inform decision-making.

Highly Advantageous

• Experience in agricultural retail marketing.
• Experience growing brands within regional or rural markets.
• Experience with customer experience programmes and CRM platforms.
• Digital marketing and content strategy experience.

What Success Looks Like

Within your first year, you will:

• Strengthen the visibility and reputation of the VKB Group and NTK brands in the region.
• Deepen customer and community engagement.
• Improve collaboration between marketing and operational teams.
• Support measurable business growth through targeted marketing initiatives.
• Build a high-performing regional marketing function.

Closing Date 11 September 2026