Description:
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.
At GWK Agri Retail we work daily to move the boundaries of agriculture, to help people discover new and better ways. We are pioneers in the agri- and food value chain, committed to shaping a sustainable business, driving growth and providing a better future for all stakeholders. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.
Job Description
The ideal team player will be responsible for the effective management of a profitable retail business in order to sustain the customer's needs. Maintain and build strong relationships and trust among the leaders of each division in your team and the larger GWK family. We are looking for someone with the best talent, the best attitude and a leader that fits within our culture.
Requirements
- Effective and competitive
- Effective and clear delegation of tasks and monitoring thereof
- Ability to work independently, lead projects and solve problems
- Candidates with a degree in a management-related field will receive preference
- The suitable candidate must have 3-5 years of experience in a retail-related environment
Duties and Responsibilities
- Influence and practice of VKB values and strategy
- People management
- Financial management and budget forecasting
- Management of strategic objectives
- Customer service management and relationships
- Expanding and growing market share
- Manage trade processes; safety and risks and supplies
- Willingness to take business and pursue new opportunities
- Collaborate with other divisions and management to promote business
- Create and maintain steadfastness and trust among staff and customers
Skills
- Organisation,
- Reporting
- Communication
- Integrity
- Transparency
Other Information
- The 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 portal
- Clear copy of your CV in either PDF or Word
- The CV should not have handwriting on the document
- NB! 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
Requirements:
- Effective and competitive
- Effective and clear delegation of tasks and monitoring thereof
- Ability to work independently, lead projects and solve problems
- Candidates with a degree in a management-related field will receive preference
- The suitable candidate must have 3-5 years of experience in a retail-related environment
- Influence and practice of VKB values and strategy
- People management
- Financial management and budget forecasting
- Management of strategic objectives
- Customer service management and relationships
- Expanding and growing market share
- Manage trade processes; safety and risks and supplies
- Willingness to take business and pursue new opportunities
- Collaborate with other divisions and management to promote business
- Create and maintain steadfastness and trust among staff and customers
- Organisation,
- Reporting
- Communication
- Integrity
- Transparency
- The 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 portal
- Clear copy of your CV in either PDF or Word
- The CV should not have handwriting on the document
- NB! 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