Recent Job Vacancies at School Kits Limited, 20th September, 2018


School Kits Limited is a leading professional school outfitting firm and a one-stop shop for a wide range of requirements for students from pre-school age through the secondary (High) school age. School Kits Limited commenced business in 2000 and has experienced significant growth for the years becoming a credible brand within the school supply industry in Nigeria. We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:     Job Title: Shop Manager Location: Lekki, Lagos Job Brief

  • We are looking for an experienced Shop Manager to oversee the daily operations of our Retail store. You will be the one to ensure smooth running of operations to maximize sales and minimize costs.
  • The ideal candidate will have experience as a store manager and knowledge of diverse business subjects such as sales, marketing etc. An effective retail manager will also be able to motivate personnel to perform according to their maximum capacity.
  • The goal is to manage our store in ways that boost revenues and develop the business.
Responsibilities
  • Organize all store operations and allocate responsibilities to personnel
  • Supervise and guide staff towards maximum performance
  • Prepare and control the store’s budget aiming for minimum expenditure and efficiency
  • Monitor stock levels and ordering
  • Deal with complaints from customers to maintain the store’s reputation and escalate when necessary
  • Daily, weekly and Monthly update of sales report and Missed sales
  • Plan and oversee in-store promotional events or displays
  • Keep abreast of market trends to determine the need for improvements in the store
  • Analyze sales and revenue reports and make forecasts
  • Manage petty cash expense
Requirements
  • Proven experience as Retail Shop Manager
  • Knowledge of Retail Management best practices
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Excellent organizing and leadership skills
  • Commercial awareness
  • Analytical mind and familiarity with data analysis principles
  • Excellent knowledge of retail management software
  • BSc/BA in Business Administration or relevant field
  • Must be resident in Lekki or its environs
    Job Title: Business Development Executive Locations: Abuja, Rivers Responsibilities
  • Identifying new sales leads
  • Pitching products and/or services
  • Maintaining fruitful relationships with existing customers
  • Researching organizations and individuals online (especially on social media) to identify new leads and potential new markets
  • Researching the needs of other companies and learning who makes decisions about purchasing
  • Contacting potential clients via email or phone to establish rapport and set up meetings
  • Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives
  • Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events.
Sales:
  • Preparing PowerPoint presentations and sales displays
  • Contacting clients to inform them about new developments in the company’s products
  • Developing quotes and proposals
  • Negotiating and renegotiating by phone, email, and in person
  • Developing sales goals for the team and ensuring they are met
  • Training personnel and helping team members develop their skills
Skills / Requirements
  • Minimum of HND or B.Sc
  • Proven working experience as a Business Development/Sales Executive
  • Knowledge of marketing and sales techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market
  • Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
  • Experience in collecting and analyzing data
  • Strong leadership capabilities
  • Socially adept
  • Good with numbers
  • Able to provide quality leadership to a large team of sales people
  • Strong communication and IT fluency
  • Creative talents and the ability to solve tough problems
  • In-depth knowledge of the industry and its current events
  • The ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
  • Skill in prioritizing obligations
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent time management and organization
  • Candidate must be residing in either Abuja or Port Harcourt.
    Job Title: Business Development Executive - Ecommerce Location: Lagos Overall Job Scope
  • Oversee the company's online sales and presence
  • Responsible for conveying a consistent brand image that attracts customers by encouraging sales on the Web
  • Oversee the e-commerce team activities in managing the online transaction system and the outlook of the website
  • Stay abreast of changes in the online marketing environment to best serve the objectives of the organization and adjusts plans accordingly.
  • Responsible for overseeing other aspects of the website such as the advertising and content components
Key Responsibilities Content Management:
  • Oversee all content creation activities for the Ecommerce website.
  • Work closely with the marketing team to devise a web content strategy that aligns with the company's wider goals.
  • Create a content marketing calendar to ensure regular content on the website throughout the year.
  • Write entertaining and informative search engine optimised copy.
  • Keep up to date with industry best practice and monitoring content activities of competitor websites.
  • Oversee developing the product description
  • Repurpose content for different mediums including social media and video.
  • Create entertaining and informative video content for the website.
  • Work alongside the social media manager (outsourced) to create content for the different social media channels.
Marketing:
  • Develop and implement the strategic online marketing plan/programs to increase sales
  • Devise strategies to drive online traffic to the company website.
  • Track conversion rates and make improvements to the website.
  • Utilize a range of techniques including paid search, SEO and PPC for directing traffic to the site.
  • Evaluating customer research, market conditions and competitor data.rnrnrn3. Site Development/ Maintenance:
  • Work with website designers/ developers to continuously improve the School Kits’ ecommerce site.
  • Oversee the updating of all sections of the website including homepage and all other categories.
  • Check site content and systems regularly to ensure that they are working properly, prices and product information are updated, new products added and non-available products are removed
  • Improve the usability, design, content and conversion on the ecommerce site.
Skills
  • Minimum of 3 Years of experience as an Ecommerce Manager
  • Organized, analytical person with strong technical skills.
  • Able to multitask effectively and be able to problem-solve when needed.
  • Able to successfully manage a team of people and delegate tasks based on skills.
  • Must be creative, pragmatic and eager to learn.
  • Effective communication skills.
    Job Title: Procurement Analyst Location: Lagos Job Description
  • Purchase Analysis
  • You are to analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service.
  • Maintain/Update Container planning worksheets for overseas bulk purchases.
  • Manages inventory levels, observe all products carefully and recommend replenishment as at when due.
  • Manages erp data to ensure accurate availability across key inventory lines.
  • Analyze inventory replenishment order placement prior to purchasing.
  • Ensures accurate and efficient procurement processes and supply chain management which
  • Maximizes service and minimizes costs.
  • You are to oversee the planning and adherence to delivery timetables
  • You are to monitor stock levels to ensure the retail outlets have enough stock per time.
  • You are to oversee the ordering and tracking process to ensure goods arrive at the destinations
  • You are to source inventory from both overseas and local vendors as demands arise.
  • You are to analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service.
  • You are to document physical supply chain processes, such as workflows, cycle times, position responsibilities, or system flows.
  • You need to identify opportunities to reuse or recycle materials to minimize consumption of new materials, minimize waste, or to convert old stock to by-products.
Qualifications
  • HND/B.Sc in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Sourcing
  • A professional certification will be an added advantage
  • Proven working experience as a buyer or a purchasing analyst.
Skills Required:
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks usage for inventory management, analysis
  • Excellent attention to Details
  • Self-Starter. Target Oriented
  • Communication: Excellent communication and people skills is very essential
  • Customer Service: You must have a strong commitment to customers and ensure you get familiar with them on name basis as much as you can
  • Familiarization: it’s very important you and your team are very familiar with the Company’s Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) and display prices, functions and value proposition for the client and alternative products
  • Decision making ability: It’s very important you are fully informed about the company’s policy and retail guidelines, to enable you make/ advise on decisions as it concerns the business
  • Responsibility: You must develop a sense of responsibility towards all company property- items for sale, generator, water supply, environment cleaning, refuse disposal, furniture and shop fittings, computers and accessories
  • Ability to work under pressure especially during the peak period and handle challenging situations
Personal Attributes:
  • Confident, Self-driven and Enthusiastic
  • Excellent prioritization and organizational abilities
  • Ability to consistently and independently problem solve and achieve objectives
  • Ability to perform effectively and efficiently in both individual and team environments
  • Prompt in responsiveness to subordinates’ needs
    How To Apply Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV's and Cover Letters to: [email protected]