Assistant Store Manager

Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Store Manager

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Employment Type: Full-time Work Pattern: Rotational shifts, 6-day workweek, including weekends and public holidays

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, drive sales and profitability, improve customer experience, manage inventory, control shrinkage, and supervise staff. The successful candidate will act as the second-in-command and oversee store operations in the Store Manager’s absence.

Key Responsibilities

Drive daily sales performance and operational efficiency. Monitor stock availability, inventory accuracy, replenishment, and shrinkage. Ensure excellent customer service and effective complaint resolution. Supervise, coach, and manage staff productivity. Maintain store standards, hygiene, safety, and regulatory compliance. Monitor store performance and ensure operational issues are resolved promptly.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or HND in Business Administration, Retail Management, Management Sciences, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in retail, FMCG, or store operations, including supervisory or management responsibilities. Strong knowledge of inventory management, sales performance, and loss prevention. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, reporting, and retail/POS systems. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Salary N1,000,000 per month.