BKB is Hiring a Livestock Commission Agent in Durban
BKB is currently seeking an experienced and reliable Commission Agent in the areas of Vryheid/ PaulPietersburg who will be responsible for the marketing of livestock and building of good relationships with clients. The incumbent will also be responsible for procurement of auctions, out-of-hand-transactions, assisting fellow colleagues at auctions and other ad hoc tasks. To ensure a positive image of the organisation through professional, effective and innovative services.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE:
Grade 12 with atleast 3 years experience in a Livestock marketing environment or relevant Diploma/Degree is recommended.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Ability to work independently combined with excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong sales, negotiation and communication skills
- Goal orientated
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Effective verbal and listening communication skills
- Time management skills
- Good computer literacy
- Decision-making skills
- Must be fully bilingual (Afrikaans & English); must be fully conversant in Afrikaans and English
- Valid driver’s license
COMPETENCIES:
- Drive and energy
- Persuasion
- Flexibility
- Initiating action
- Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships
- Impact and influence
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Procurement of livestock for auctions through effective and innovative services
- Marketing of livestock
- Ensure constant growth in market share, revenue and profitability
- Procurement, marketing and handling of auctions
- Classing of livestock
- Responsible for effective and efficient logistics and administrative processes
- Gathering of producer information to facilitate effective planning of marketing
- Provide excellent customer services
