Sales and Inventory Manager

The Sales and Inventory Officer will be responsible for managing daily sales activities, monitoring stock levels, maintaining accurate inventory records, and ensuring effective stock control.

Job Summary:

• The Sales and Inventory Officer will be responsible for managing daily sales activities, monitoring stock levels, maintaining accurate inventory records, and ensuring effective stock control.
• The successful candidate will support business growth by driving sales, monitoring product movement, preventing stock discrepancies, and ensuring products are adequately available to meet customer demand.

Sales Management:

• Attend to customers professionally, understand their needs, and recommend suitable products.
• Promote products and services to drive sales and achieve assigned targets.
• Process customer orders, sales transactions, and payments accurately.
• Maintain proper records of daily sales and submit sales reports to management.
• Follow up on customer enquiries and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Identify opportunities to increase sales and improve customer satisfaction.
• Ensure proper product display, pricing, and presentation.

Inventory And Stock Management:

• Monitor daily stock levels and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Receive, inspect, verify, and document incoming stock.
• Record all stock movements, including purchases, sales, transfers, returns, and damaged goods.
• Conduct regular physical stock counts and reconcile discrepancies with inventory records.
• Monitor fast-moving, slow-moving, and expired products where applicable.
• Identify low-stock items and communicate replenishment needs to management.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, labelling, and arrangement of products.
• Prevent stock losses, pilferage, wastage, and unauthorised stock movements.

Reporting And Documentation:

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly sales and inventory reports.
• Maintain accurate records of stock received, stock issued, and closing balances.
• Report stock shortages, excesses, damages, and discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure all sales and inventory transactions are properly documented.
• Maintain organised and up-to-date inventory and sales records.

Operational Compliance:

• Adhere strictly to company policies, procedures, and inventory control standards.
• Work closely with the purchasing, accounts, and operations teams.
• Ensure that all products are properly accounted for.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the sales and storage areas.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Performance Will Be Assessed Based On:

• Achievement of assigned sales targets.
• Accuracy of inventory records and stock reconciliation.
• Reduction in stock losses, wastage, and discrepancies.
• Timely submission of sales and inventory reports.
• Effective stock monitoring and replenishment.
• Customer satisfaction and service delivery.
• Compliance with established company procedures.

Required Skills And Competencies:

• Sales and negotiation skills.
• Inventory tracking and stock reconciliation.
• Data entry and record management.
• Customer relationship management.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Time management and organisational skills.
• Integrity and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.

Experience: 1 - 3 years

• Minimum of OND/HND or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Marketing, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in sales, inventory management, retail operations, or stock control.
• Good knowledge of inventory management procedures and stock reconciliation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic computer applications.
• Experience using POS systems or inventory management software is an added advantage.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• High level of honesty, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Minimum qualification: BA/BSc/HND, OND

How to apply Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs and cover letters to: (see Apply by email) with "Sales and Inventory Manager-Yenagoa" as the subject of the email.

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