Artee Group is a Nigerian business conglomerate with interests spanning retail, real estate, shopping malls and manufacturing. Its history dates back to 1988, when Artee Industries Limited opened a small 120 m² supermarket in Lagos under the Park ’n’ Shop banner. Over the past three decades, the group has grown significantly and is closely associated with the SPAR retail business in Nigeria.
Job Summary
Artee Group is recruiting an Outlet Concept Manager – Fresh to provide operational leadership for the Fresh Foods section within SPAR stores. The role covers Produce, Butchery, Fish, Deli and other perishable categories, with responsibility for sales performance, stock availability, profitability, quality, hygiene and cold chain standards.
The successful candidate will also serve as an operational Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Fresh Foods, providing coaching, mentoring and capability development while ensuring compliance with SPAR’s operational standards and processes.
Location: Abuja, Lagos, Enugu and Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Retail / Food Services
Key Responsibilities
Sales and Revenue Performance
- Drive sales growth and achievement of Fresh Food revenue targets.
- Monitor category performance and implement corrective actions where required.
- Support promotional activities, seasonal campaigns and pricing strategies.
- Analyse sales trends and customer buying patterns.
Fresh Food Operations Management
- 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.
Inventory and Stock Management
- 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.
Merchandising and Display Management
- Ensure compliance with merchandising standards and planograms.
- Maintain attractive displays and effective shelf presentation.
- Ensure pricing accuracy and proper execution of promotions.
- Maximise product visibility and customer convenience.
Quality Assurance and Food Safety Compliance
- 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 across Fresh Food departments.
Loss Prevention and Operational Controls
- 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.
Team Leadership and Workforce Management
- Lead supervisors, customer service assistants, 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 and 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.
Customer Experience and Service Excellence
- Promote a customer-first culture.
- Resolve customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Ensure clean, organised and attractive Fresh Food sections.
- Enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Financial Management and Reporting
- Manage Fresh Food budgets and departmental profitability.
- Monitor sales, margins, waste, markdowns and shrinkage.
- Prepare operational and performance reports.
- Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and efficiency improvement.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to [email protected] using the job title “Outlet Concept Manager – Fresh” as the subject of the email.
Application Closing Date: 10th October, 2026.