Jobs at Ama-Zuma Group

Job Summary

• The Head of Retail & Sales is responsible for optimal operation of retail outlets, improved housekeeping, relationship management, sales, station trading account management in the sales area as well as developing and execution of plans to meet set targets in volume and margin in the retail outlets, commercial customers, and third party customers in the sales area.

Job Responsibilities

• Driving improved housekeeping and service standards in all retail outlets to enhance brand strength and customer perception
• Selling Ama-Zuma’s products through company retail outlets and to third party customers and ensuring prompt collection of cash while ensuring each customer remains within the approved credit terms.
• Effectively manage retail outlet station managers and other retail customers to achieve the set objectives for the sales area.
• Ensure that the assets of the Company in the outlets are optimally utilized to guarantee maximum returns on investment
• Drive established Health & Safety practices and ensure enforcement at the station.
• Ensure availability of accurate and complete documentation for all business operations
• Provide market feedback on the sales area’s business environment and competitor activities to drive optimal decision making.
• Develop, review and execute an approved sales plans for the business activities in the sales area.
• Conduct audit of wet stock and dry stock for all customers as required.
• Responsible for ensuring the continued profitability and growth of the business form each station or customer account.
• Relationship management of government agencies, regulatory bodies and other stakeholders.
• Ensure all operating licenses and permits are obtained and are up-to-date.
• Monitor competitor’s activities and provide useful information including statistics that will promote company activities

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Station Managers
• Station Supervisors
• Station Attendants

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess an HND or B.Sc Degree.
• 8 - 10 years work experience.

Core Competencies:

• Communication
• Organizational Design, Structure and Culture
• Teamwork
• Budgeting & Budget Management
• Conflict Management
• Leadership
• Marketing & Sales
• Cost Management and control
• Strategic Human Resource
• Stakeholders and Social Responsibility
• Adaptability
• Planning & Organization
• Values and Ethics
• Self-Management
• Partnering and Customer Service
• Stress Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Product Knowledge
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Skills Word, Excel,Power point and outlook.

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     Job Responsibilities

• Provide management to staff and leadership to the organization that aligns with the company’s business plan and overall strategic vision.
• Assist executive team members in creating, growing and building a world-class, industry leading organization.
• Drive company results from both an operational and financial perspective working closely with the GMD and other key executive team members.
• Set challenging and realistic goals for growth, performance and profitability.
• Create effective measurement tools to gauge the efficiency and effectiveness of internal and external processes for all subsidiaries.
• Provide accurate and timely reports to the GMD outlining the operational condition and all matters of importance regarding the group.
• Spearhead the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.
• Works with other GMD and other executives on budgeting, forecasting and resource allocation.
• Work closely with senior management team to create, implement and roll out plans for operational processes, internal infrastructures, reporting systems and company policies all designed to foster growth, profitably and efficiencies within the company.
• Forge strategic partnerships and relationships with clients, vendors, banks, investors and all other professional business relationships.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in related field.
• 10+ years of Executive level operational experience required.
• Exceptional Executive presence, Business acumen and presentation skills.
• Proven experience as Chief Operating Office or relevant role
• Understanding of business functions such as Admin, Transport, Oil & Gas, Finance, Business Development etc.
• A good understanding of the downstream sector of the Oil and Gas, telecommunication industry and Haulage business.
• Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development.
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving.