Regional Marketer: GWK Irrigation, Prieska Northern Cape

VKB Group is actively recruiting for a Regional Marketer: GWK Irrigation, Prieska position in Northern Cape. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Agriculture / Agro / Allied sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: 3 - 5 years • Educational Background: Others or equivalent • Industry Focus: Agriculture / Agro / Allied • Location Preference: in Northern Cape

The Regional Marketer: GWK Irrigation, Prieska position is an important role within the Agriculture / Agro / Allied sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

This role in Agriculture / Agro / Allied offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

When applying for this Regional Marketer: GWK Irrigation, Prieska position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 3 - 5 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Others • Specific achievements in the Agriculture / Agro / Allied field • Any certifications or specialized training

The Agriculture / Agro / Allied sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Salary: Market Related Job Type: Permanent Sectors: Agriculture Marketing Reference: 203383 Job Type: Permanent Sectors: Agriculture Marketing Reference: 203383 Sectors: Agriculture Marketing Reference: 203383 Reference: 203383

Employer: VKB Group

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 DescriptionReporting to the Irrigation Manager, the Regional Marketer for Irrigation is a dynamic and driven team player responsible for:Driving sales growth across Irrigation departments located within the Douglas region. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain and grow current targets and profit margins while building strong customer relationships. Overseeing inventory management, including merchandising and availability of the correct irrigation parts and accessories, and managing stock levels. Managing customer service initiatives including sales enquiries, quotations, pricing, technical advice, and after-sales service. This includes regular visits to clients and branches to provide tailored irrigation solutions with a focus on efficiency and sustainability. Building and maintaining strong product knowledge and relationships with suppliers and staff members, including upskilling and training of staff. Identifying market and product expansion opportunities and representing the company at events such as farmer’s days and industry-related gatherings to foster long-term relationships. RequirementsMinimum Grade 12 / NQF Level 4A National Diploma or Certificate in a relevant field will be an advantageMinimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role, with specific preference to irrigationComputer literacy in MS Office, with advanced Excel skillsAdditional training (e.g., SABI Irrigation Courses) will be beneficialProven knowledge of irrigation equipment, products, and trendsValid driver’s license and willingness to travel within a certain radius Willingness to work extended hours when requiredStrong learning mindset and leadership qualitiesDuties and ResponsibilitiesProvide expert advice to clients regarding irrigation systems, pumps, and related solutionsDeliver consistent, high-quality customer service—both in-branch and through regular client visitsDevelop and execute marketing strategies to increase revenue and meet client needsMonitor and manage inventory levels in line with seasonal demand and sales forecastsEnsure profit margins are met while aligning with group strategy and objectivesBuild and maintain a strong sales and service channel as a model of best practiceSkillsExcellent attention to detail and strong organizational skillsStrong sales abilities and interpersonal skillsEffective verbal and written communication skillsCollaborative team player with leadership potentialExceptional customer service orientationResilience under high work pressureCreative problem-solving skillsSelf-motivated with a proactive approachOther InformationThe company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion. VKB Group and/or its subsidiary companies will use any personal data collected through the job opportunities section of this website for recruitment purposes only and, should your application be successful, for purposes connected with your employment. 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. Things to take note of when applying through our Career Portal. Use Google Chrome when accessing the portalClear copy of your CV in either PDF or WordThe CV should not have handwriting on the documentNB! Only Submit your CV on the Upload CV section of the application form and not a PDF that includes other documents such as ID, Driver’s License and other documents. The application form will make provision for the candidate to upload supporting documents. When uploading profile picture, make sure the minimum size uploaded is 300 x 300px