Sales Clerk

POSITION: SALES CLERK
Close of Business: 02.06.25 (16:00hrs)

POSITION: SALES CLERK

The Smallholder Farmers’ Fertilizer Revolving Fund of Malawi (SFFRFM) is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates of Malawi origin to fill the position of Sales Clerk tenable at various satellite depots in the Southern, Central and Northern Regions.

Division: Commercial Services
Reporting to: Regional Business Manager
Responsible for: N/A

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To conduct sales of fertilizer and non -fertilizer items.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducting sales of fertilizer and non- fertilizer products ensuring that cash sales with correct information are issued to customers
• Receiving and storing fertilizers efficiently and professionally
• Take charge of all satellite depot operations
• Maintaining accurate and up to date stock records
• Compiling and indexing in a clear manner all documentation on a day to day basis
• Preparing daily sales summary
• Assist customers to buy the right type of fertilizer and non-fertilizer products and advising them on application methods.
• Practicing good customer care
• Making administrative decisions for security guards and Porter under his/her control including duty roster in liaison with the Regional Business Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• MSCE with at least a credit in Mathematics and English.
• Professional Diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, Agri-Business Management or any related fields from a reputable institution.
• Experience in a similar position and computer literacy will be added advantages.
• At least three (3) years’ work experience in any busy organization.
• Should be between 25-40 years of age
• Be honest and of sober habits
• Must have good interpersonal skills
• Competent in counting and handling cash
• A self-starter, able to work with minimum supervision
• Should not have any criminal record.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Leadership, planning, coordination and negotiation skills
• Flexible, result oriented and innovative thinking
• Self-starter, team player
• Resilient and ability to work long and odd hours
• Be prepared to work in rural areas and under intense pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of ICT.

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified and interested individuals should submit applications and detailed curriculum vitae with copies of certificates indicating their current postal and email addresses, telephone numbers and names of three(3) traceable referees in sealed envelopes clearly marked “ Vacancy: Sales Clerk” not later than 16:00 hours on Monday, 2nd June ,2025 to:

The Human Resources and Administration Manager

Smallholder Farmers Fertilizer Revolving Fund of Malawi

SFFRFM ULIMI House

P.O. Box 2505

Blantyre.

Due to anticipated large volumes of applications, only short-listed candidates will be acknowledge.
SFFRFM is an equal opportunity employer.

Due to anticipated large volumes of applications, only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.