MERCHANDISER

Job description

Location: Central Province, Zambia

Employment Type: Contract

We are looking for a motivated and personable Merchandiser to join our 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

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

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of a 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.
• Valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
• Must be able to speak local languages

Key Skills & Attributes

• 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 above requirements should submit their CV and relevant qualifications to henry@plantcatalyst.com or admin@plantcatalyst.com