Merchandiser Job at PlantCatalyst Industries | Central Province

 

PLANTCATALYST INDUSTRIES (Z) LTD

MERCHANDISER

📍 CENTRAL PROVINCE, ZAMBIA • CONTRACT

PlantCatalyst Industries (Z) Ltd is looking for a motivated and personable Merchandiser to join its team in Central Province.

The successful candidate will support product visibility, sales activities, customer engagement and relationships with agro-dealers and farmers within the assigned area.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Merchandising & Stock Management: Ensure products are well-displayed, properly stocked and readily available at assigned outlets.
  • Customer & Agro-Dealer Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers, agro-dealers, distributors and other customers.
  • Sales & Market Development: Identify sales opportunities, support order generation and contribute to achieving sales targets within the assigned territory.
  • Product Promotion & Demonstrations: Conduct product demonstrations and support promotional campaigns, field days and agricultural events.
  • Market Monitoring: Monitor competitor activities, pricing, customer preferences and market trends, providing regular feedback to the company.
  • Customer Support & Follow-up: Respond to customer enquiries, provide product information and follow up on orders and customer needs.
  • Reporting & Field Activities: Maintain accurate records of field visits, sales activities, stock levels and customer feedback, and submit regular reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum Diploma in Agronomy, Agriculture or an equivalent qualification.
  • Experience working with or within the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) will be an added advantage.
  • Previous experience in merchandising, sales, field marketing, agribusiness or a related role is an advantage.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
  • Good understanding of agricultural products and farming practices.
  • A valid driver's licence will be an added advantage.
  • Must be able to speak local languages.

KEY SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

Agricultural Sales Merchandising Field Marketing Agro-Dealer Relations Customer Engagement Sales Negotiation Market Research Stock Management Product Demonstration Microsoft Excel Field Reporting Agricultural Knowledge
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Customer-focused and approachable.
  • Good sales and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative.
  • Good observation and reporting skills.
  • Ability to identify and respond to market opportunities.
  • Willingness to travel and work in the field.
  • Professional, reliable, energetic and results-oriented.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit their CV and relevant qualifications to either of the following email addresses:

📌 No salary or application deadline was provided in the supplied advert. These details have not been invented.

⚠️ Recruitment Notice

Applicants are advised not to pay money to anyone for recruitment, job placement, interviews, employment or any recruitment-related service.

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