Team Lead, Network Expansion & Optimization (South)

Job Summary

The role holder is responsible for driving the growth and strategic expansion of retail outlets across key regions. This role involves overseeing market analysis and managing the entire expansion process from concept to launch. The role holder ensures each new retail outlet aligns with the company’s brand vision, customer experience standards, and financial goals.

Job Details

• Identify high-potential retail locations in target markets, including existing retail stations that can be converted to the company’s brand.
• Conduct thorough market research, competitive analysis, and feasibility studies to assess potential sites based on factors such as traffic, demographics, proximity to competitors, and market trends.
• Expansion of company’s retail footprint region-wide
• Build and maintain relationships with key external partners such as property owners, brokers, government agencies, and contractors.
• Coordinate with internal departments, including legal and finance to ensure alignment with the company’s expansion goals.
• Deploy Retail Quality Checklist (RQC) at least once a month 
• Oversee the conversion process of newly acquired sites into functional retail stations, working closely with appropriate teams.
• Ensure that all conversions are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with the company’s standards.

Requirements

• B.Sc. Degree in any Business-Related field
• Professional Marketing Qualification (NIMN)
• Minimum of 6-7 years relevant work experience with a minimum of 4 years in a retail expansion or client expansion role.
• Strong negotiation and high level deal-closing abilities.
• Excellent analytical skills, with a focus on market trends.
• Preferred candidate must reside in Port-Harcourt or Cross River.

Benefits

• HMO Coverage (Employee, spouse and 4 children)
• Group Life Coverage 
• Employee Compensation Scheme (ECS)
• Industrial Training Fund (ITF) 
• Pension Scheme
• Leave Allowance 
• 13th Month pay 
• Paid - Time off – Annual Leave, study leave, maternity leave, paternity leave, sick leave, compassionate leave, examination leave.
• Long Service Award

About Company

Ardova PLC

www.ardovaplc.com

Ardova Plc is a Nigerian leading indigenous and integrated energy company involved in the distribution of petroleum products. With an extensive network of over 450 retail outlets in Nigeria and significant storage facilities in Apapa, Lagos and Onne, Rivers State, we procure and distribute petrol (PMS), diesel (AGO), kerosene (DPK) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Our services also involve the manufacturing and distribution of a wide range of quality lubricants from our oil blending plant in Apapa, Lagos. These lubricants include: Super V, Visco 2000 and Diesel Motor Oil. We are also the sole authorised distributor of Shell branded Helix Engine Oils in Nigeria.