Store Manager Supermarket (Grocery) (Expatriate Only)
Locations: Abuja
Sector: Grocery Supermarket
Compensation:
$6000 Annual Salary
N2,400,000 Annual Allowance.
Accommodation + Pool Car.
The Store Manager is accountable to develop store-specific action plans and direct all activities within the store ensuring that customer service standards and performance targets are achieved, and priorities are aligned with overall store and region strategy. The Manager will also manage budgets, labor costs, inventory control, product presentation, and merchandising. The Manager will coach, motivate and develop their team to foster customer loyalty, fulfill customer needs, and actively contribute to an environment of employee and customer engagement.
Responsibilities
Develop detailed action plans for the store that achieve planned profitability, sales, and controllable expense targets.
• Develop a plan to achieve financial goals and communicates these goals to the store team.
• Ensure appropriate merchandise is ordered, and tailored to the specific market needs, to maximize local sales opportunities.
• Control labour and overhead costs.
• Monitor all cash, receivables, and store controls.
• Ensure appropriate inventory levels to maximize sales, inventory turns, and return on investment.
• Ensure loss prevention and shrink are well controlled.
Ensure solid execution of in-store selling activities, financial services, marketing programs, and necessary standards in support of corporate programs and initiatives.
• Ensure merchandise is presented according to standards to achieve maximum sales and profits.
• Opportunistically drive sales through promotional offerings.
• Ensure merchandise is priced in accordance with guidelines
• Consistent execution of standards and disciplines.
Develop a community relations plan for the store that ensures the development and maintenance of long-term business relationships with customers, community, and stakeholders
• Determines appropriate sponsorship and donations for local events and activities.
• Monitors the level of customer service and satisfaction within the store and takes action as required to address issues
• Leads and controls the goals and standards of the store
Skills and Qualifications
We’re looking for professional, organized workers who have a healthy sense of adventure and a strong knowledge and experience base.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in a high-volume grocery/retail environment
• Strong customer service skills.
• Record the bottom line and sales results in previous roles.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions both verbally and orally.
• Computer knowledge of Excel and Outlook.
• Strong knowledge of grocery operating principles.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with high attention to detail
• Proven organizational, planning, and prioritizing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and superior customer service skills
• Demonstrates a personal and enthusiastic commitment to the company’s vision, mission, values, and strategies
• Highly motivated and adventurous with an appreciation for small town life in a culturally diverse setting considered an asset.
How to Apply
Forward your Resume to aa@loracheconsulting.com using the position as the subject.