Nigeria Rural Retail District Coordinator at One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 per cent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nigeria Rural Retail District Coordinator

Location: Minna or Bida Niger
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible

About the Role

• The Rural Retail District Coordinator will be in charge of district operations, managing shop officers and other stakeholders to ensure the smooth operations of the team.
• You will also be involved in strategy formulation for the Rural Retail team, supporting the tea with site scouting and negotiations, and assisting in rural retail set-up activities.
• You will have the opportunity to manage the shops under your district and cover areas such as staffing, inventory management and reporting. You will report to the Rural Retail Lead.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and manage store managers.
• Manage store operations and handle operational problems that arise under your district
• Ensure that marketing efforts are consistent across each store.
• Set district goals such as sales estimates and revenue projections.
• Manage a district budget and ensure that each store operates within the budget.
• Monitor each store's P&L reports.
• Liaise between other districts and other RR members.
• Ensure that customer service levels are consistent across stores.
• Make recommendations on shop-related matters to RRT.
• Collaborate with other teams to provide necessary program-related documentation

Career Growth and Development

• We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people.
• You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance.
• We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals.
• You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for.For this role specifically, you will have:

• University Graduate / HND in Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Economics or other Management Courses or business management or related field.
• 2+ years experience in Retail, Marketing or Sales Management
• Willing to be based within remote areas, where telephone services are limited.
• Professional, good human relationships, motivated, flexible, and culturally sensitive
• Fluency in English.
• Fluency in Hausa

Benefits
Health insurance paid time off

Application Closing Date
17th April, 2023.