This position is with a Coca Cola Company headquartered at Lagos, Nigeria. It is one of the largest FMCG companies in Nigeria with an estimated turnover of around 500 million USD. The organisation has a chain of self owned retail stores. This position will head the Retail Store Division of the Group and will report to the MD. The organisation is in the business of manufacturing of Dairy products, juices and nectars and has one of the most innovative product ranges available. The management of the organisation is mostly of Indian and European origin. These positions are based at Lagos which is the financial capital of Nigeria and is home to more than 1 lakh Indians. Lagos is very similar to Mumbai. The organisation takes care of it's employees and the accommodations are provided in serene and secure areas. The position: We are in the process of sourcing an experienced sales professional for the position of Retail Head for a Coca Cola Company engaged in the business of Dairy, Juices and Nectars. The organization is largely managed by Indian Nationals from Renowned Engineering Colleges & Premier B Schools, having worked with Prominent FMCG's in India along with stalwarts from Coca Cola. SOME FACTS THE COMAPNY: - Largest producer of Fruit Juices, Fruit Drinks, and Value-Added Dairy products in aseptic packaging in Sub Saharan Africa - Flagship brands of juice and yoghurt are market leaders in their respective categories in Nigeria. - Producer of innovative and great tasting Meat Rolls and Meat Pie snacks offerings which are loved by consumers across the country. - Company's brands have won awards locally & globally in several categories, demonstrating their strong consumer affinity. - 1st Nigerian company to launch ready-to-drink fruit juice & drinking yoghurt products in aseptic sachet packaging in W.Africa. - 1st company in Nigeria to produce Lactose Free Milk, for lactose intolerant Nigerian consumers. - It was the first company to locally produce and launch fruit juices in cans into the Nigerian market - It is wholly owned by The Coca-Cola Company, following full acquisition of the company in Feb 2019. - The organisation currently provides direct employment to about 4,500 people and indirect employment to over 12,500 people. - The company's evaporated Milk was the first locally produced evaporated milk, produced in aseptic packaging across the country. Job Title - Head Retail (Self Owned Stores) Reporting To - Managing Director Supervises - Retails Operations Manager, Location - Lagos, Nigeria Key Responsibilities: - Achieve the cumulative revenue and profit targets for Retail Stores across the cluster. - Responsible for developing and directing all areas of store operations including sales, staffing, scheduling, training, supply chain, cash handling, inventory, and cost control. - Developing plans for the control of incoming and outgoing merchandise, proper ordering of merchandise, coordinating merchandise activities for sales promotions in the area of merchandise display and pricing, monitoring cash flow and budgeting, implementing weekly work schedules. - Developing talent within the team by providing consistent direction and support to achieve stretch targets and take leadership positions. - Develop plans for approval for all new business proposals including budget preparations, personnel, store design, product mix, pricing structures and marketing strategies. - Responsible for shaping the retail strategy within the business, ensuring that plans work and taking decisions on matters relating to day to day retail operations. - Driving and maximizing the sales and profitability of the store to achieve growth - Researching, identifying and evaluating opportunities for increasing income through retail trading. - Visiting stores on a regular basis and then writing up store visit reports and identifying areas for improvement - Increasing the departments sales revenue by improving retailer engagement and maximizing profit margins. - Ensuring that staff performance issues are addressed and resolved in an appropriate and timely manner. - Maintaining accurate administrative records of all campaigns, pricing and sales figures. - Reviewing a stores performance and profitability on a regular basis. - Making sure all members of the sales team are engaging with customers in a positive way. - Imparting training to SM/ ASM/Cashiers on Product Knowledge, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Sales Planning, Sales Budgeting in co-ordination with the management. Remuneration Structure: Overseas Salary/ Savings (Tax Free, Transferred to NRE Bank A/c in India, payable on quarterly basis) + monthly local salary + Performance Bonus + Fully furnished accommodation + company maintained car with driver + Domestic help allowance + School Fee reimbursement (equivalent to Indian School, Lagos) for 2 children + Medical reimbursement + Insurance for self + LTA to the home country once a year with 30 days leave with tickets. Kindly note that your resume shall be shared the organization and after we have had a discussion with you and have clarified your queries. In future as well, we would be discussing each opportunity that matches your profile and shall pursue only and after you have confirmed your interest.

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Head - Retail Chain Business - FMCG 

Head - Retail Chain Business - FMCG  ,Job Description for Head - Retail Chain Business - FMCG  in AKNA Management Solutions Pvt. Ltd. in  Nigeria Overseas/International Others for (10-17) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for Head - Retail Chain Business - FMCG  in AKNA Management Solutions Pvt. Ltd. in  Nigeria Overseas/International Others for (10-17) years of experience. Apply Now!