Job Description
Role Overview
- We are seeking a highly experiencedHead of Retail Operationsto lead and oversee the retail function in Nigeria.
- The successful candidateis responsible for end-to-end management of retail energy operations, including customer experience, sales execution, service delivery, billing support, field operations, and performance optimization across all retail touchpoints.
Key Responsibilities
Retail Operations & Service Delivery:
- Oversee day-to-day retail operations across all customer channels (physical outlets, agents, partners, and digital platforms).
- Ensure seamless delivery of renewable energy solutions to residential and small commercial customers.
- Develop and enforce operational standards, SOPs, and service quality benchmarks.
- Manage installation, activation, maintenance, and after-sales support workflows.
Sales & Revenue Enablement:
- Work closely with Sales and Marketing teams to execute retail growth strategies.
- Drive customer acquisition, retention, and upsell of renewable energy products.
- Monitor sales performance, conversion rates, and revenue targets across regions.
- Optimize pricing, promotions, and channel effectiveness.
Customer Experience & Relationship Management:
- Own the end-to-end customer journey, from onboarding to ongoing service.
- Resolve escalated customer issues and ensure timely complaint resolution.
- Implement customer feedback mechanisms and improvement initiatives.
- Drive a high Net Promoter Score (NPS) and customer satisfaction levels.
Operational Efficiency & Cost Control:
- Optimize operational processes to reduce costs and improve turnaround time.
- Manage budgets, operating expenses, and resource allocation.
- Identify automation and technology opportunities to scale operations.
- Track KPIs and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
People & Performance Management:
- Lead, coach, and develop retail operations teams.
- Set clear performance targets and accountability frameworks.
- Build a culture of ownership, safety, compliance, and service excellence.
- Ensure adequate workforce planning and capacity management.
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
- Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) is an added advantage.
Experience:
- 8–12 years of experience in operations or retail management.
- At least5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Experience inrenewable energy, utilities, telecoms, FMCG, or infrastructure-driven retail environmentsis highly desirable.
- Strong exposure to multi-location or field-based operations