Retail General Manager – Nigeria

Job Description
Our client, a rapidly growing wholesale to public business in Nigeria seeks an experienced retail expert to oversee operations in it’s Abuja store. This wholesale to public model is the first of it’s kind in West Africa and successful applicants will have an excellent opportunity to be at the forefront of a rapidly growing business.

You will be required to oversee all business and retail functions of a wholesale to public business based in Abjua, Nigeria.

Desired Skills & Experience
The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Deep retail experience (ideally in a wholesale to public/cash and carry environment)
• Must have knowledge of all aspects of this environment, from the shop floor, to buying and merchandising to logistics
• Strong people management skills and the ability to derive value from contractors and suppliers
• Experience working as an expat (particularly in Africa) is highly advantageous

Company Description
Should you meet the above requirements and wish to be at the forefront of a pioneering retail model in West Africa please do not hesitate to apply.

Additional Information
Posted: September 18, 2012
Type: Contract
Experience: Director
Functions: Management
Industries: Retail
Compensation: Negotiable Package + Incentives
Job ID: 3766849

To apply click http://ng.linkedin.com/jobs/jobs-Retail-General-Manager-3766849