Commission Agent (Normandien) Job at BKB Ltd

Job Description

• BKB is currently seeking experienced and reliable Commission Agent 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 organization through professional, effective and innovative services.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 with at least 3 years’ experience in 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 fluent in Afrikaans, English and Zulu would be advantageous
• 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