Husk Power Systems (“Husk”) is an award-winning clean energy company serving rural India and Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2023, it was named “World’s Best Challenger Brand” in the energy industry and is a 3-time Global Cleantech 100 company. The company’s AI-powered rural energy platform provides 24/7 renewable power to rural households, commercial customers, institutions, and small factories. It also delivers a range of other products and services, including e-commerce and credit financing of branded appliances for home and commercial use, as well as community-based solutions for e-mobility and the agricultural value chain. Husk’s mission is to supercharge economic growth and social well-being in rural communities that are unserved and underserved.

Husk Values

Honesty and Integrity; Act with discipline and integral to your job; Respect each other; Respect Human rights within our responsibility and contractual obligations. Frugal Innovation, Quality and Reliability; Respect for environment, health, and safety. Excellence as an attitude; We shall align perception to a common understanding of performance rating and measures., We > I, Fail Fast and Learn Faster Continuous Learning.

Husk is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, or religion. Husk is committed to improving gender balance within its teams in Nigeria and globally. Female candidates are therefore highly encouraged to apply even if not all requirements are met.

Benefits

Husk offers flexible working conditions with employee benefits that are in line with global best practices. These include clear career growth planning, transparent annual review processes that are gender inclusive, maternity, and paternity leave, gender-inclusive workplace conditions, family health insurance, and frequent training to assist the employees to grow in and to the next roles. Husk does not believe in micromanagement and encourages its employees to have a healthy work-life balance hence giving them the freedom to manage their workload to be compatible with their life.

Position Name: Retail Outlet Coordinator – Electronics Appliances

Division / Function: D2R Business

Location of the Job: Abuja, Nigeria

Reports to: Head, D2R Business

Role Summary

Husk Power Systems is looking for a Retail Outlet Coordinator with at least 5 years of experience in the Consumer Appliances space to oversee and manage the operations of our D2R Retail Partner Outlets across locations in Nigeria. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail management, particularly within the electronics or fast-moving consumer goods industry, and will be instrumental in driving traffic to the outlets, boosting revenue, managing inventory, expanding outlets, and ensuring exceptional customer service and experience.

Key Responsibilities

Retail Outlets’ Management

• Oversee the operations of multiple retail outlets, ensuring smooth functioning and alignment with company policies.
• Train, supervise, and motivate retail partners to deliver outstanding customer service and meet sales targets.
• Develop and implement strategies to maximize sales and profitability at each retail location.
• Implement and monitor standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure efficient and consistent operations across all outlets.
• Manage budgets, expenses, and financial performance for each retail location.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.

Inventory Management

• Monitor and manage inventory levels, ensuring stock availability while minimizing excess inventory.
• Ensure visual merchandising standards are maintained to attract customers and enhance the shopping experience.

Business Growth

• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to implement promotional activities and drive foot traffic to retail outlets.
• Track and analyse sales performance and customer feedback, providing regular reports to management.

Required Skills & Attributes

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience in retail management, preferably in the consumer goods sector, with a track record of achieving sales and operational targets.
• Good understanding of sales principles and customer service practices.
• Strong leadership and retail partnership skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Proficient in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
• Ability to travel as required.

Location and Travel

This role is based in Lafia, Nigeria. Constant traveling is required to drive sales accross all Husk D2R retail outlets                                                                   

Salary

Based on experience.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

DISCLAIMER: 

This description indicates the general nature and level of the qualifications and duties required of employees in this job classification, as well as the essential functions a person must be able to perform to do this job. It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Husk Power Systems and its subsidiaries are equal-opportunity employers and make employment decisions on the basis of merit and business need. We hire without consideration of race, colour, religion, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, or any other basis protected by law.