Snr Grain Marketer – Reitz, Free State

Our client is an agricultural company, that provides support to farmers and produces straight-from-the-farm foods for consumers, apart from the various consumer brands, the company is also represented by its regional brands.

This position is in Reitz, Free State.

Job description

The ideal team player will be responsible for the marketing of Grain and Trading on Safex effectively to increase revenue and give good customer (client) service.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Optimising the Broker's function within the rules and regulations prescribed by the JSE


• Minimising losses that were realised through administrative and trade transactions.


• Introduce marketing materials and products to assist clients in the execution of their marketing strategies


• Assist clients with expert advice on an ongoing basis


• Update market-related information in a given timeframe daily


• Provide an inclusive market review to producer groups on an ongoing basis


• Stay abreast of new and relevant JSE Hedging procedures, standards, and available practices

Requirements

• Grade 12/ NOF4


• A relevant BCom Degree in Economics or Agriculture will serve as a recommendation


• Completed Safex APD exam will serve as a recommendation.


• Computer Literate: MS Office Package


• Experience in a similar role will serve as a recommendation

Skills

• Conflict management skills


• Problem-solving skills.


• Negotiation skills


• Sound sales skills


• Excellent interpersonal skills


• Ability to work under pressure


• Orientation towards marketing and client service


• Team orientated