Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

Job Description

Marketing of Pecans in the National and International market. Marketing of other agriculture commodities.

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate
• Advanced Diploma / BTech Degree / Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or appropriate field of study
• 4 years relevant experience
• Experience in the agricultural industry: > 3 year
• Knowledge of Pecannuts and other Agricultural Commodity marketing
• Forex trading experience - Experience of commodity and exchange rate trading will be a advantagous
• Code 8 Driver's License and own vehicle
• Willing to travel daily
• Clear Criminal Record
• Medically fit

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of Purchasing and Marketing Plan for  International and national agricultural commodities;
• Development of a Marketing Plan and measurement of progress against the plan.
• Management of International Client Services and Relationships.
• Managing relationships with local buyers.
• Direct Marketing and participation in international conferences and trade shows.
• Building the GWK brand in Pecans (in-shell and kernels) and Groundnuts.
• Hedging of exchange rates and execution of exchange rate policy, along with related position reporting.
• Management of export debtors.
• Marketing of other new international traded products such as raisins and other nuts.
• Preparation of a "deal sheet" and reconciliation of budgeted profits versus actual profits.
• Ensuring product delivery and logistical efficiency.
• Conclude purchase and sale contracts and ensure that contract execution and administration is done according to procedure and contract terms.
• Represent GWK at International congresses and trade fairs if needed
• Identify opportunities or develop channels for purchase or sale of commodities
• Manage creditors and debtors;
• Manage Contract Execution and logistics
• Manage logistics supply chain of internationally traded commodities.
• Ensure compliance with all the relevant legislation.
• Execute departmental strategic plans
• Identify new business opportunities
• Ensure competitive products and services.

Skills Required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literate
• Responsible
• Punctual
• Conflict management
• Good administration skills
• Good Communication skills
• Initiative
• Teamwork
• Decision making
• Leadership skills
• Time management

 Other Information

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• VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.
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