Livestock Trainee Marketer – BKB Limited – Free State,South Africa

CLOSING DATE: 24 JULY 2023

Job Description

BKB is currently seeking experienced and reliable Trainee: Marketer who will be responsible for the marketing of livestock and building of good relationships with clients. The incumbents 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 organization 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
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