Job Title: Deputy Regional Branch Manager
Company: Simba Group
Locations: Abuja (FCT), Enugu, Kano and Sokoto
Employment Type: Full-time
Division: Motorized Transport Division (MTD)
Reporting Line: Chief Business Officer
Direct Reports: Regional Branch Managers
Simba Group is a Nigerian conglomerate established in 1988, with a Pan-Nigeria presence and business interests across some of the country’s most dynamic economic sectors. The Group is a dominant player in transportation, power and IT-enabled services, which are critical to Nigeria’s economic growth.
Simba Group is committed to providing innovative, high-quality products and excellent after-sales services to its customers. Its operations are guided by core values of integrity, innovation, openness and consistency.
Job Summary
Simba Group is recruiting a Deputy Regional Branch Manager to drive overall business performance across its two-wheeler (2W) and three-wheeler (3W) business segments.
The successful candidate will combine commercial strategy, people leadership and operational execution to achieve revenue growth, profitability and increased market share. The role requires a strong understanding of the automotive value chain, dealer management and regional market dynamics.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Business Growth and Revenue Management
- Develop and implement business strategies to achieve regional sales, volume and profit targets for 2W and 3W products.
- Analyse market trends, identify growth opportunities and expand market presence through effective dealer and channel management.
- Ensure efficient product mix and inventory planning to meet market demand and minimise stock-outs and overstocking.
Dealer and Channel Development
- Lead dealer acquisition, onboarding and performance management to ensure network productivity.
- Build strong partnerships with dealers, distributors and fleet customers to drive loyalty and retention.
- Monitor dealer operations to ensure compliance with brand standards, sales processes and customer satisfaction benchmarks.
Team Leadership and Performance Management
- Lead, coach and motivate regional sales and service teams to achieve business objectives.
- Build team capabilities through regular performance reviews, coaching sessions and skills development initiatives.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.
Market Intelligence and Competitor Analysis
- Conduct regular market assessments to understand competitor activities, pricing strategies and emerging trends.
- Provide market insights and recommendations to leadership to support tactical and strategic business decisions.
Operational Excellence and Customer Focus
- Ensure effective coordination across sales, after-sales and supply chain operations to deliver an excellent customer experience.
- Oversee the timely resolution of customer complaints and ensure compliance with service quality standards.
- Monitor and manage credit, collections and other key operational metrics to ensure financial sustainability.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Achievement of regional sales volume and revenue targets for 2W and 3W products.
- Growth in regional market share compared with previous periods and competitors.
- Dealer network growth, productivity and satisfaction scores.
- Gross margin and profitability performance against budget.
- Inventory turnover and stock-out or overstocking rates.
- Collection efficiency and reduction in overdue receivables.
- Customer satisfaction and complaint-resolution turnaround time.
- Employee retention, skills development completion rates and team engagement scores.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering or a related field. An MBA will be an advantage.
- 8–12 years of progressive experience in sales or commercial roles within the automotive, two-wheeler, three-wheeler or FMCG distribution sectors.
- At least 3 years of experience in a regional or senior leadership position.
- Proven track record of managing dealer or distributor networks and driving revenue and market share growth.
- Strong people-management experience, including leading and developing sales teams.
- Good understanding of profit and loss (P&L) management, credit control and inventory or stock management.
- Proficiency in CRM/ERP systems and sales performance reporting tools.
- Willingness to travel extensively within the Lagos region and beyond as required.
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking and strong execution skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and hands-on problem-solving approach.
- Data-driven decision-making and financial discipline.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
Salary
N900,000 – N1,000,000 monthly.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the application link below:
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.