Job title: Area Manager (Grocery Retail Chain)
Company: iRecruiters Africa
Job description: Job Description:Reporting to: Sales ManagerReported by: Store Managers/SupervisorsAbout Company: 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 Manager 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 that enables the 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 staff to achieve better results and be more successful.§ Maximize the sales of the stores.§ Setting financial goals and sales targets§ Ensure that the store’s general and daily operations are conducted according to the company’s rules and regulations.§ Take all steps necessary to have 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 the highest possible productivity.§ Analyze data daily to spot trends/opportunities and act upon them.§ Provide regular updates to team members and management.§ Regularly review stores and ensure documentation is followed.§ Work with the product team to ensure strong coverage and reach of products.Requirements§ 5+ years’ cognate experience in 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 make decisions, especially in trying circumstances.§ Excellent communicator with strong verbal and written skills§ Must be analytical and 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-paced environment§ Sound management, communication, and negotiation skills;§ Must be able to juggle multiple tasks, work with a plan, and work in a fast-paced environment§ Good organizational skillsBenefitsCompensation: Base Pay is N9,600, 000.00 Annually + Official Car, HMO and Pension
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Location: Lagos, Lagos State
Job date: Thu, 14 Aug 2025 01:29:45 GMT