Retail Business Manager ( North-East) at Ardova Plc

The job holder is charged with coordinating sales activities, development and implementation of strategies and plans to achieve expected levels of sales at the retail outlets across designated region. Optimization of company's assets for sales and marketing of all company's products across the retail outlets and providing leadership to the RMA within the region to deliver set targets.

Key Responsibilities


Business development of the company operated outlets in the region.
Provision of mentorship to RMAs
Lead the drive for the growth of AP's market share in the region
Ensure compliance is maintained with AP's policies in operation area.
Deliver on volume, revenue, profit and OPEX set targets
Provide leadership to the team to foster collaboration needed to function as a unit.
Relationship management with key stakeholders.
Drive regulatory compliance within area of operation.
Set budgets and conduct periodic performance appraisal for RMAs
Ensure compliance with HSE standards across all retail outlets in the region
Liaise with Terminal operations and fleet to ensure product availability and optimal stock quantities for the stations
Propose product prices to drive profitability and revenue.
Keep abreast of industry and market trends, as well as competition at the regional level to support strategic decision making
Drive the deployment of effective strategies to increase footfall at the retail outlets and strengthen the brand.
Participate in business development activities throughout the retail space.
Ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements in business operations across the region
Perform other duties as assigned by the Line Manager


Requirements


Bachelor's degree in business management or related field.
Minimum of 5 years in a retail position
Good knowledge of Ardova's products and services
Good understanding of the local and international Oil & Gas sector including guiding principles and regulations.
Good knowledge of marketing operations in the downstream oil and gas marketing sector.
Good people management skills, supervisory, coaching and mentoring skills.
Able to present and express information effectively and also responds positively to feedback