JOB POSTING

An Oil and Gas Company is seeking an experienced Retail Station Manager to oversee the daily operations of its service stations in Liberia.

JOB SCOPE:

The Retail Station Manager will oversee the daily operations of the service stations, ensuring that they run smoothly and efficiently. This includes managing staff, monitoring, inventory and sales, maintaining the station’s appearance, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. The manager is also responsible for ensuring excellent customer service and resolving any issues that may arise. This position requires strong leadership skills, attention to details, and the ability to handle multiple locations and tasks at once.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement a station development plan including rebuilding or refurbishing of existing service stations and construction of new service stations in marketable locations across Liberia. The plan shall include the cost, and repayment plan for the proposed investment.
• Independently manage retail outlets, develop strategies and monitor performances to ensure sales optimization and profitability of each retail outlet. Keep stations liquid within approved working capital limits. Buy from Aminata/competition depending on competitiveness.
• Ensure we capture all associated services revenue including greasing shop, minimart, oil change, tire services etc.
• Provide effective leadership, training, coaching/mentoring and create a conducive working environment for staff, through their station manager.
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the gas station and surrounding property.
• Develop SMART objectives for station managers to drive performance, competence and the right attitude to work.
• Handle cash and credit transactions, reconcile sales and deposits, and prepare daily financial reports for all stations.
• Maintain good and effective controls of expense budgets (fixed expenses).
• Resolve customer complaints and concerns in a timely manner.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Improving the look and brand of the company
• HSEQ – Ensure the highest level of safety and zero fatalities at the service stations
• Delivering budgeted results
• Control of financial exposure
• Timely rendition of weekly reports and monthly financial statements to the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business or any of the Social Sciences.
• You must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in a management position in the downstream sector.
• Must be self-motivated, innovative, imaginative, proactive and possess good communication, analytical, negotiation, leadership and very good interpersonal relationship skills.
• Must have a high level of integrity and discipline.

Only candidates possessing the requisite experience are required to apply, and should submit their cover letters, indicating the position for which they are applying and their unique qualifications for the position, along with academic qualifications (copies of degrees obtained and relevant certificates), three references, and a resume. Resume/CV must contain a cell phone number as well as an email address. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

A criminal background investigation and educational verification will be conducted on all finalists for each position.

Interested applicants must apply no later than 4:00 PM on Friday, November 8, 2024, by 5:00 PM GMT to tnw1906@gmail.com. Please insert “Retailer Manager” in the email subject line.