Head of Retail Operations at Sweet Sensation

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Head of Retail Operations at Sweet Sensation

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Posted: Mar 23, 2026

Deadline: Not specified

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Sweet Sensation is not just a recognized name in the Quick Service Restaurant Industry Nigeria but also a pioneer in introducing African cuisine and intercontinental meals into the QSR sphere.

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Head of Retail Operations

Job Type Full Time

Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA

Experience 8 - 12 years

Location Lagos

Job Field Sales & Business Development  

Responsibilities

Retail Operations Leadership:

Lead and manage all outlet operations to deliver sales, profitability, and experience targets

Oversee day-to-day execution across regions, ensuring adherence to brand standards, SOPs, and operational discipline

Conduct regular audits and site visits, resolving performance gaps and managing risks

Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration:

Work closely with Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, and HR to align operations with broader organizational goals

Drive pricing decisions and provide input on campaign execution, logistics, and cost efficiency opportunities.

Support digital innovation, new sales channels and process automation

Performance Management & Execution:

Design and embed performance management systems (KPIs, appraisals, coaching, escalation frameworks) for all retail teams

Drive outlet-level KPIs including sales per outlet, transaction count, labor ratio, and cost-to-sales metrics

Optimize resource planning, staffing, and scheduling based on data and business cycles.

Strategic Sales & Growth Planning:

Forge and execute retail sales strategies across all locations

Lead outlet expansion, including site selection, market surveys, relocations, and refurbishments.

Stay ahead of the curve on competitor activity, market shifts, and customer behavior trends.

Product & Experience Optimization:

Collaborate with Product, Marketing, and R&D teams to optimize product mix per location, based on sales data and local preferences.

Champion customer-centric thinking in layout, service flow, and in-store experiences

Drive superior customer experience by ensuring service excellence, resolving escalated issues, implementing feedback-based improvements, and overseeing quality assurance and compliance with health and safety standards

Utilize virtual operations tools and data dashboards to drive visibility and faster decision-making.

Culture & People Development:

Build and maintain a culture of excellence, discipline, and continuous improvement across all operational views.

Collaborate with HR on recruitment, onboarding, and capability development of outlet teams and middle managers

Support succession planning and internal promotions based on data-backed performance tracking.

Financial Oversight:

Analyze P&L per outlet, identify opportunities to reduce waste, boost revenue, and optimize inventory turnover

Co-create budgets and forecast and lead monthly performance reviews with accountability at all levels.

Key Performance Metrics

Outlet sales growth and cost-to-sales ratios

Store profitability and shrinkage control

Operational compliance and audit result

Customer satisfaction and retention metric

Staff retention, bench strength, and promotion rates

Successful store openings, refurbishments, and relocations.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Hospitality, Operations Management, or related field (MBA preferred)

8–12 years of experience in multi-unit QSR or food service operations, with 3–5 years in a leadership role.

Proven track record of managing P&L, executing growth plans, and leading large teams.

Strong understanding of retail performance levers: product, people, pricing, process, and positioning

Proficiency in retail systems: POS, inventory management, reporting tools, and virtual operations tracking.

Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills

Must be willing to travel frequently and work flexibly across retail sites.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

HMO / Medical coverage

Duty lunch

Paid annual leave and allowance

Transport/fuel and communication allowances

Opportunity to shape the future of a legacy QSR brand in growth and transformation.

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