Junior Branch Marketer – VKB Retail, Bethlehem
Job Details
- Company: VKB Group
- Division: VKB Commercial Services
- Business Unit: VKB Retail – Free State Bethlehem
- Location: Bethlehem, Free State
- Industry: Agriculture
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Job Level: Entry Level
- Functional Area: Customer Service
- Posted: 05 October 2026
- Closing Date: 11 October 2026
Job Overview
VKB Group is seeking a Junior Branch Marketer to join its Bethlehem retail branch. The successful candidate will be responsible for marketing merchandise, generating sales, managing stock availability and delivering high-quality customer service.
This is an entry-level opportunity suited to a motivated, customer-focused individual with an interest in agricultural retail, sales and marketing.
Key Responsibilities
- Market and sell agricultural merchandise according to agreed targets.
- Promote agricultural commodities to customers.
- Manage stock control and assist with stock ordering.
- Ensure products are available to meet customer requirements.
- Merchandise products effectively.
- Provide excellent customer service to walk-in customers.
- Respond to customer enquiries via telephone and email.
- Assist with resolving customer concerns and conflicts.
- Perform other ad-hoc duties related to the position.
Requirements
- Grade 12 / NQF Level 4.
- One year’s experience in an agricultural retail environment will be advantageous.
- Knowledge of outdoor or leisure-related products will be an advantage.
- Proven ability to generate sales.
- Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Marketing and client-service orientation.
- Team-oriented approach.
- Willingness to undergo continuous training.
Key Skills
- Merchandising skills.
- Conflict management.
- Organisational skills.
- Strong people skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Problem-solving abilities.
- Negotiation skills.
- Sound sales and interpersonal skills.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be sales-driven, customer-focused and enthusiastic about learning. They should be comfortable interacting with customers, promoting products and working as part of a team in a busy agricultural retail environment.