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.

Our purpose

Touch lives – for the better: We always aim to make a positive impact in people’s lives: our employees, producers, clients, communities and the larger industry. And, through collaboration with this group of people, we strive to make an even bigger and longer lasting impact in the lives of all South Africans.

Values

We live by five important values:

We are HUMBLE

We acknowledge that we are blessed

We are HUNGRY

We do not settle for mediocre

We are BOLD

We do what is right, even if it scares us

We are SMART

We consider our words and actions

We are TEAM PLAYERS

No-one can do this alone

Our legacy

For the Love of the Land: We do it all for our legacy and the love of nature, people, country, sustainability and progress.

More about Qpro Feeds

Qpro Feeds is a dynamic Animal Feed Manufacturing business with production facilities in both Bethlehem and Vrede. We are responsible for producing animal feed for in-house clients as well as external clients in the monogastric and ruminant fields.

Job Description

The ideal team player will manage designated accounts and grow the volume and range of products sold in the designated area. This should be achieved through strategic business decisions, building customer relationships, delivering quality products, and differentiating Qpro Feeds as a brand.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF4)

• Tertiary Qualification (B Agric / B.Sc. Agric) will be an advantage
• Strong technical knowledge of animal nutrition will be an advantage
• Valid Code 08/EB driver’s license
• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role (selling & marketing)
• Demonstrated record of success in the agricultural environment (preference towards animal feed background)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the growth in sales of Qpro Feed’s complete product range.

• Building and maintaining excellent customer relationships.
• Submit accurate weekly/monthly reports as required.
• Continuous communication between in-house personnel/branches and customers.
• Identifying and sourcing new clients.
• Play an active role in trade shows/farmer days.
• Deliver innovative and strategic solutions to support and grow the current accounts
• Being comfortable to communicate and work with customers at all levels of the organisation
• Responsible for regular feedback to customers on deliveries, etc.
• Managing product portfolio, launches, pricing, and promotional activities
• Managing product forecasting for each account to optimise the company’s procurement and stock levels, and to ensure availability to meet customer requirements.
• Work closely with the internal team, and have the ability to display leadership, influence, and delegation by pulling together resources where appropriate.
• Gaining insight about customer requirements, competitors, and or market trends and developments.

Skills Required

• Ability to function independently as well as in a team.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Communication and negotiation skills, and excellent people relations. 
• Ability to work under pressure and extended hours.
• Computer literate