Outlet Concept Manager - Fresh Lagos

The story of SPAR can't be told without mentioning Artee Group. Over the past 30 years, Artee Industries Limited has grown from very humble beginnings to become one of the fastest growing business conglomerates in Nigeria. The story started in 1988, with the opening of a small supermarket store measuring 120 m2 in Lagos under the Park ’n’ Shop banner. Today, its business spreads from retail to real estate, shopping malls and manufacturing, rightly gaining popularity as Artee Group. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Outlet Concept Manager - Fresh

Locations: Abuja, Lagos, Enugu and Rivers Job Description

The Outlet Concept Manager – Fresh Foods is responsible for the operational leadership, sales performance, stock availability, and profitability of the Fresh Foods section within SPAR stores. The role ensures effective management of all Fresh categories including Produce, Butchery, Fish, Deli, and other perishable items, ensuring strict compliance with quality, hygiene, and cold chain standards. In addition to operations, the Outlet Concept Manager drives key business metrics such as Sales, Margins, Shrinkage, Waste Control, and Customer Satisfaction, while ensuring effective execution of SPAR Fresh Food standards and processes. The role also serves as the operational Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Fresh Foods, responsible for coaching, mentoring, and developing team capability in line with SPAR operational standards.

Drive sales growth and achievement of Fresh Food revenue targets. Monitor category performance and implement corrective actions. Support promotional activities, seasonal campaigns, and pricing strategies. Analyze sales trends and customer buying patterns.

Ensure product availability across all Fresh Food categories. Manage production planning, receiving, stock replenishment, and workflow efficiency. Maintain adherence to Fresh Food SOPs and operational standards. Ensure effective handling, storage, and display of fresh products.

Maintain optimum stock levels and product availability. Implement FIFO and FEFO practices. Monitor stock ageing, expiries, markdowns, and waste reduction initiatives. Conduct regular stock counts and reconciliations.

Ensure compliance with merchandising standards and planograms. Maintain attractive displays and shelf presentation. Ensure pricing accuracy and promotional execution. Maximize product visibility and customer convenience.

Enforce food safety, hygiene, and quality standards. Monitor product freshness, shelf life, and cold chain compliance. Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Maintain audit readiness within Fresh departments.

Control shrinkage, waste, damages, and stock losses. Monitor stock movement and investigate discrepancies. Ensure proper documentation and inventory controls. Support internal audits and governance reviews.

Lead supervisors, CSAs, stock handlers, and Fresh Food teams. Plan manpower requirements and staff schedules. Monitor productivity and departmental performance. Foster a culture of accountability, discipline, and teamwork.

Coaching, Training & Capability Development:

Conduct on-the-job training and operational coaching. Develop product knowledge and Fresh Food expertise within teams. Identify and groom successors for critical positions. Support leadership development initiatives.

Promote a customer-first culture. Resolve customer complaints promptly and professionally. Ensure clean, organized, and attractive Fresh Food sections. Enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Manage Fresh Food budgets and departmental profitability. Monitor sales, margins, waste, markdowns, and shrinkage. Prepare operational and performance reports. Identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvement.

10th October, 2026. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.