Department Manager - Non-food / Ambient

Sundry Markets Limited - Marketsquare is Nigeria’s emerging grocery retail chain - a place where Nigerians can go to find their trusted brands of groceries at the best prices. Marketsquare was conceived from a burning sensation to create a modern and relevant retail shopping experience for Nigerians and a more convenient way for people to get their everyday needs. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Department Manager - Non-food / Ambient Locations: Abuja, Owerri - Imo, Benin - Edo, Onitsha & Awka - Anambra, Asaba & Warri - Delta, Akure - Ondo, Mowe - Ogun, Port Harcourt - Rivers, Lekki & Victoria Island - Lagos and Aba - Abia

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for Department Manager to oversee our Non-Food and Ambient departments. In this role, you will assist the Branch Manager in coordinating daily operations to ensure optimal product availability, maximize sales, and achieve target profit margins. You will be the champion of quality, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence within your department.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure the effective running of department operations. Guarantee that merchandise is ordered and replenished in good time to achieve 100% shelf availability. Oversee the movement of goods from the back store to the shop floor. Take ownership of revenue and profit optimization for the department. Assist the Branch Manager in achieving sales targets and driving year-on-year growth. Monitor damaged and expired goods rigorously to minimize losses and control shrinkage. Ensure the highest standards of quality for Ambient and Non-Food products. Maintain regulatory compliance and ensure accurate retail selling prices are displayed with updated labels. Conduct regular market surveys to identify new sourcing opportunities and provide competitive pricing insights to the Buyer to drive sales. Supervise and support crew training in line with development plans, ensuring the team meets the evolving needs of the business. Drive product range selection, rotation, and ensure standards are consistently maintained.

Qualifications

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Skills

Minimum of B.Sc./ HND in any related field. Minimum of 4 years of retail experience Must have NYSC Discharged, Exemption or Exclusion letter Proven experience in retail management, specifically within Non-Food, Ambient or grocery categories. Strong understanding of inventory management, profit margins, and shrinkage control. Excellent organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail. Strong analytical skills for conducting market surveys and pricing analysis. Ability to lead, train, and motivate a team. Knowledge of regulatory compliance in retail environments. We Offer A competitive compensation and benefits package A collaborative environment where we support each other to succeed as a team A value-based culture A diverse and inclusive environment Great learning and growth opportunities.