Junior Whole Goods Marketer - VKB Mechanization, Bethlehem

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 the VKB Group, we are passionate about agriculture and the people who make it possible. As one of South Africa's leading agribusinesses, we support farmers across the entire value chain, from production inputs to processing, logistics, and market access.

Our success is built on our people and our values. We are humble enough to learn, hungry to grow, smart in our decisions, bold in our actions, and stronger together as team players. If you are passionate about agriculture, enjoy working with people, and want to build a rewarding sales career in agricultural mechanization, we would like to hear from you.

We are looking for a motivated and energetic Junior Whole Goods Marketer to join our Mechanization team in Bethlehem.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with world-class CASE IH agricultural equipment while developing your skills in sales, customer relationships, precision farming technologies, and agricultural machinery.

You will work closely with farmers and agricultural producers, helping them identify the right mechanization solutions to improve productivity and profitability.

Whether you are already working in agricultural equipment sales or have a strong agricultural background with an interest in machinery and sales, this could be the next step in your career.

• Market and sell CASE IH tractors, combines, and other agricultural equipment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers and agricultural businesses.
• Identify customer needs and provide professional mechanization solutions.
• Achieve agreed sales targets and grow market share within the allocated area.
• Continuously develop new business opportunities.

• Assist customers with equipment handovers and product demonstrations.
• Support the installation, setup, and programming of agricultural equipment.
• Stay current with new products, technologies, and precision farming solutions.
• Attend manufacturer and VKB training programmes.

• Assist with inventory planning and stock management.
• Ensure accurate administration, reporting, and documentation.
• Coordinate equipment logistics and delivery processes.
• Adhere to company policies, safety standards, and risk management practices.

• Grade 12 / NQF 4.
• Valid driver's license.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.
• Willingness to travel within the operational area.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing product and technical training.

• Experience selling CASE IH equipment.
• Knowledge of agricultural mechanization and precision farming practices.
• Relevant agricultural or technical qualification.
• Experience working directly with commercial farmers.

You are:

• Passionate about agriculture and customer service.
• Comfortable engaging with farmers and building long-term relationships.
• Commercially minded and motivated by achieving results.
• Technically curious and eager to learn about agricultural equipment.
• Self-driven, resilient, and willing to spend time in the field with customers.
• A humble, hungry, smart, bold team player who aligns with VKB's culture.

• Build a career in one of South Africa's leading agribusinesses.
• Work with globally recognized CASE IH equipment.
• Receive ongoing technical and sales development.
• Be part of a team that is shaping the future of agriculture.
• Make a meaningful impact in the farming communities we serve.

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.