Area Manager (Retail Operations)

Reporting to: Sales Manager

Reported by: Store Managers

Our client is a retail chain startup for basic groceries with strong financial resources which is going to change the retail market in Nigeria. The Company s values are honesty, reliability and responsibility.

The Company is seeking to hire an experienced Area Manager to oversee the company s day-to-day operations in its designated territory or region, overseeing budgeting, quality, P&L statements, hiring and training.

The Area Manger will also perform duties that include setting financial goals, establishing sales targets, working with upper management and using various business finance principles, Strategy and Execution to drive the growth of sales in the company.

Job Objective: The Area Manager will be saddled with the responsibility of ensuring that there is a clear plan in place which enables adoption and growth of revenue for the stores within the designated territory or region. This role will work closely with the Sales and Store Team to create and achieve the highest possible productivity.

Responsibilities:

Work with the Sales Manager, Store Managers and staffs to achieve better results and be more successful.

Maximize the sales of the stores.

Setting financial goals and sales targets

Ensure that the stores general and daily operations are conducted according to the company s rules and regulations.

Take all steps necessary for having excellent store employees.

Ensure the lowest possible costs for all operations and procedures.

Working in cooperation with all other departments in order to let the company achieve better results and be more successful.

Achieve highest possible productivity.

Analyze data daily to spot trends/opportunities and act upon them.

Provide regular update to team members and management.

Regularly review stores and ensure documentation are followed.

Work with the product team to ensure strong coverage and reach of products.

Requirements

5+ years cognate experience from retail management operations, sales and P&L.

B.sc / H.ND in any related field from a reputable university

Strong supervisory, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.

Ability to reason and take decision, especially in trying circumstances.

Excellent communicator with strong verbal and written skills

Must be analytical and be comfortable reviewing data. Proficiency in Excel required

Must be motivated, organized and determined

Must be results driven, commercially aware and have problem solving abilities

Must be able to juggle multiple tasks, can work with a plan and work in a fast pace environment

Sound management, communication and negotiation skills;

Benefits