Job Title: Branch Manager
Location: Onitsha, Anambra State
Coverage Area: Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Enugu, Rivers, Uyo
Reporting To: Head Office, Lagos
Our client is seeking to engage the services of a Branch Manager. The Branch Manager will oversee sales operations, stock management, and financial activities within the branch. The role demands extensive sales coverage in both traditional trade (open market/wholesale) and modern trade (retail/supermarkets) across the specified states. The candidate will also be responsible for ensuring that all branch operations align with the company’s standards and business goals.
The company is a recycling organization.
Key Responsibilities:

• Sales Management:
• Develop and implement sales strategies to drive business growth in both traditional and modern trade sectors.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, wholesalers, and retailers in the region to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Analyze market trends and competitors to identify opportunities for expansion.
• Stock Management:
• Ensure efficient stock handling, storage, and monitoring of inventory levels.
• Coordinate with suppliers and the logistics team to ensure timely and accurate stock replenishment.
• Implement stock control systems to minimize wastage and losses.

Branch Cash Book Management:

• Maintain accurate financial records of all cash transactions in the branch.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and perform regular cash reconciliations.
• Monitor and report financial performance metrics of the branch to the head office.

Leadership and Staff Management:

• Lead and manage branch staff to meet organizational objectives.
• Foster a positive and productive work environment through effective communication and teamwork.
• Provide training and development opportunities to enhance staff performance.

Reporting and Compliance:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual sales reports for review by the Lagos head office.
• Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.

Travel:

• Required to travel to Lagos head office once every three months for reviews and meetings unless otherwise advised.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• MBA or BSc in Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in sales management, preferably in the FMCG or retail industry.
• Proven experience managing sales across multiple locations in a region.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage diverse teams.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the designated states.
• Ability to work independently and make data-driven decisions.

Qualities We’re Looking For:

• Genuine interest in sales and business growth.
• Strong professional ethics and attention to detail.
• Goal-oriented, with a focus on achieving and surpassing sales targets.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₦300,000.00 - ₦350,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable traveling to Lagos once every three months and covering multiple states in the east of Nigeria?
• Can you provide specific examples of how you have successfully managed sales operations across multiple states or regions?

Education:

• Undergraduate (Required)

Experience:

• Sales: 3 years (Required)

Application Deadline: 16/10/2024