Economist at Mopheth Nigeria Limited - 2 Openings

Mopheth Nigeria Limited is an organization charged with the goal of meeting the diverse needs of its growing customers from all walks of life. We began as a community Pharmacy in the year 1997, and through the years we have maintained our standard of being a renowned name in the Pharmaceutical industry in Nigeria. However, with respect to our vision consumables, cosmetics and skincare products, safe water production, grocery essentials, and a variety of baked goods. In addition, our 24 hours availability onsite and online in all our branches have equally ensured our clients can rely on us for immediate service at any hour of the day.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Economist

Locations: Lekki / Victoria Island (VI), Lagos
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (1 Hour Break)

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially aware Economist to drive data-backed decision-making across the business.
• The ideal candidate will play a critical role in pricing optimization, sales performance analysis, and profitability improvement within a retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze market trends, competitor pricing, and consumer behavior to guide business strategy
• Develop and implement pricing strategies to improve sales and profit margins
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly sales performance and provide actionable insights
• Conduct cost and margin analysis across product categories
• Build sales forecasts and demand planning models
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue, reduce costs, and improve efficiency
• Prepare business performance reports and dashboards for management
• Support budgeting, financial planning, and strategic decision-making
• Collaborate with operations and store teams to improve product performance and turnover.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
• Only candidates who studied Economics will be considered
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, financial modeling)
• Experience with data analysis tools or ERP systems is an advantage
• Good understanding of retail business operations and financial metrics
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to translate complex data into clear business insights
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

Application Closing Date
12th April, 2026.