Shop Administrator

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JOB TITLE: Shop Administrator – Front Office

JOB LOCATION: Lusaka

Company Overview: Stewards Globe trading as Afriseed is one of the leading agricultural seed companies in Zambia committed to emerge as pioneering leaders in the seed industry, delivering cutting-edge, sustainable, and climate-smart agricultural solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of our customers while fostering environmental resilience and agricultural adaptability. As part of our growth strategy, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Shop Administrator – Front Office. The position will be for an initial fixed term of two (2) years subject to renewal as per terms and conditions.

Job summary:

To monitor and co-ordinate sales and marketing activities in the shop and territorial areas and ensure maximum sales profitability for the products. Create an enabling customer environment for all walk-in customers and other stakeholders. This role requires strong Communication skills, product knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Key responsibilities include:

Make everyday sales to walk in customers and other stakeholders, develop and defend brand identity and positioning, participate in the formulation of pricing for various products, monitor and manage the performance of the various products, participate in seed promotion as need arises, undertake marketing campaigns using channels as appropriate.

Minimum qualifications, experience, skills and personal attributes:

• Minimum Certificate in agriculture/Agronomy, Marketing or Business Administration with training in General Agriculture
• Membership to Agriculture Institute of Zambia (AIZ) a MUST
• Two (2) years’ work experience sales and marketing in a seed company
• Experience in seed marketing value chain
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, make informed decisions, and resolve challenges proactively
• High integrity and honesty person

How to Apply: Interested candidates should, addressed to the Senior Group Manager, Human Resources and Administration, submit their resume, copies of educational and professional, NRC and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and accomplishments as ONE PDF document to careersagri@gmail.com.  Please include “Shop Administrator – Front Office” in the subject line. Failure to follow the instructions given will lead to your application not being considered.

The Closing Date is 7th June 2024 at 17:00hrs. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Afriseed is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.