Career Opportunities at BKB Ltd

Job Description

• BKB is currently seeking experienced and reliable Commission Agent who will be responsible for the marketing of livestock and building of good relationships with clients.  The incumbent will also be responsible for procurement of auctions, out-of-hand-transactions, assisting fellow colleagues at auctions and other ad hoc tasks.  To ensure a positive image of the organisation through professional, effective and innovative services.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE:

• Agricultural Diploma/Degree with 3 years’ marketing experience
• At least 3 years’ experience in the Livestock environment

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to work independently combined with excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong sales, negotiation and communication skills
• Goal orientated
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills
• Time management skills
• Good computer literacy
• Decision-making skills
• Must be fully bilingual and conversant in Afrikaans, English and Zulu would be advantageous 
• Valid driver’s license

COMPETENCIES:

• Drive and energy
• Persuasion
• Flexibility
• Initiating action
• Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships
• Impact and influence

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Procurement of livestock for auctions through effective and innovative services
• Sales of livestock
• Ensure constant growth in market share, revenue and profitability
• Procurement, marketing and handling of auctions
• Classing of livestock
• Responsible for effective and efficient logistics and administrative processes
• Gathering of producer information to facilitate effective planning of marketing
• Provide excellent customer services

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Job Description

BKB is currently seeking a Junior Livestock Auctioneer who will be responsible for all auctions of BKB. Identifying buyers and client liaison will form an integral part of this position. The successful candidates will be responsible for professional, effective and efficient service to ensure a positive image of the organisation. 

QUALIFICATION / REQUIREMENTS 

• 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.

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Job Description

• BKB is currently seeking experienced and reliable Commission Agent who will be responsible for the marketing of livestock and building of good relationships with clients.  The incumbent will also be responsible for procurement of auctions, out-of-hand-transactions, assisting fellow colleagues at auctions and other ad hoc tasks.  To ensure a positive image of the organisation through professional, effective and innovative services.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE:

• Agricultural Diploma/Degree with 3 years’ marketing experience
• At least 3 years’ experience in the Livestock environment

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to work independently combined with excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong sales, negotiation and communication skills
• Goal orientated
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills
• Time management skills
• Good computer literacy
• Decision-making skills
• Must be fully bilingual and conversant in Afrikaans, English and Zulu would be advantageous 
• Valid driver’s license

COMPETENCIES:

• Drive and energy
• Persuasion
• Flexibility
• Initiating action
• Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships
• Impact and influence

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Procurement of livestock for auctions through effective and innovative services
• Sales of livestock
• Ensure constant growth in market share, revenue and profitability
• Procurement, marketing and handling of auctions
• Classing of livestock
• Responsible for effective and efficient logistics and administrative processes
• Gathering of producer information to facilitate effective planning of marketing
• Provide excellent customer services

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Job Description

• BKB is currently seeking experienced and reliable Commission Agent who will be responsible for the marketing of livestock and building of good relationships with clients.  The incumbent will also be responsible for procurement of auctions, out-of-hand-transactions, assisting fellow colleagues at auctions and other ad hoc tasks.  To ensure a positive image of the organisation through professional, effective and innovative services.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE:

• Agricultural Diploma/Degree with 3 years’ marketing experience
• At least 3 years’ experience in the Livestock environment

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to work independently combined with excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong sales, negotiation and communication skills
• Goal orientated
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills
• Time management skills
• Good computer literacy
• Decision-making skills
• Must be fully bilingual and conversant in Afrikaans, English and Zulu would be advantageous 
• Valid driver’s license

COMPETENCIES:

• Drive and energy
• Persuasion
• Flexibility
• Initiating action
• Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships
• Impact and influence

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Procurement of livestock for auctions through effective and innovative services
• Sales of livestock
• Ensure constant growth in market share, revenue and profitability
• Procurement, marketing and handling of auctions
• Classing of livestock
• Responsible for effective and efficient logistics and administrative processes
• Gathering of producer information to facilitate effective planning of marketing
• Provide excellent customer services