Operations Manager (Auto-Parts Retailer) at Dunn and Braxton Limited

Dunn and Braxton Limited - Our client is a foremost Auto-Parts Retailer of genuine (OEM) parts and accessories for all brands of vehicles in Nigeria.

They are recruiting well-experienced candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations Manager (Auto-Parts Retailer)

Location: Surulere, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Operations Manager will oversee the day to day financial and operational activities of its retail outlet in Surulere, Lagos. The role will lead and supervise the customer service, finance, admin and dispatch teams.
• The ideal candidate will also be responsible for motivating personnel to perform according to their maximum capacity. The goal is to manage our store in ways that boost revenues and develop the business.

Job Responsibilities

• Handling and responsible for total operations of the Mainland retail outlet
• Monitoring all the entire outlet operations
• Coordinates activities of personnel in the Sales, Finance, Procurement and Operations units
• Analyze and review the outlet operations and financial performance to ensure maximization of customer satisfaction, retention and profit.
• Ensure the active execution of all company policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance and administration of the outlet operational and service marketing driven programs.
• Ensure that all staff is trained and equipped in line with job specific requirements and ensure that proper customer engagement.
• Implement new ideas/systems to ensure proper business planning and facility utilization that creates an efficient and customer focused environment.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with customers to encourage repeat and referral business.
• Manage and control the daily activities of the outlet and ensure that all work is carried out according to company standards
• Implement the financial controls demanded by the company and carryout self-audits to ensure procedures are being followed and all financial issues are responded to and resolved promptly.
• Conducting regular team meetings, identify improvement areas, give feedback on performance and motivate the team to make improvements where and when necessary.
• Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state and local regulations that may affect auto-parts sales.

Key Requirements

• Minimum of a good First Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from a reputable institution
• 5 years’ experience as an Operations Manager/ Retail Manager preferably in the Automotive or Retail Industry.
• Comfortable relating and communicating with all class of customers.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

• High level of customer service
• People-oriented
• Knowledge and ability of Auto-parts is highly desirable
• Problem solving
• Analytical skills
• Detail-oriented
• Knowledge around new models, and inventory reports
• Ability to use computers and computer capabilities for inventory, record keeping, parts information etc.

Compensation
Starting base salary is NGN150, 000.00 monthly net.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2021.