You will run Vetsark's coldroom as a profitable business unit: selling chicken and fish, keeping stock accurate and fresh, getting orders to B2B and B2C customers on time, and making sure we always have the right products sourced from our farmers and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
Sales
Drive sales of chicken and fish to B2B (restaurants, hotels, retailers, caterers, institutions) and B2C customers
Grow and manage the customer base, take orders, and follow up on repeat business
Track daily sales, collections and receivables, and meet monthly revenue targets
Coldroom and Inventory
Manage day-to-day coldroom operations, including temperature control, hygiene and equipment upkeep
Keep accurate stock records (receiving, storage, dispatch) using FIFO and minimise spoilage and shrinkage
Conduct regular stock counts and reconcile inventory against sales and cash
Delivery and Logistics
Plan and coordinate deliveries for B2B and B2C orders, including routes, riders and vehicles
Ensure cold-chain integrity from coldroom to customer
Resolve delivery issues and customer complaints promptly
Sourcing and Vendor Management
Plan sourcing based on demand forecasts and stock levels
Coordinate supply from Vetsark farmers and approved vendors, including pickup, quality checks and processing
Negotiate with and manage suppliers, logistics partners and service providers
Reporting
Submit daily and weekly reports on sales, stock, deliveries and sourcing
Requirements
HND/BSc in Agriculture, Business, Supply Chain or a related field
3+ years' experience in sales, cold-chain, FMCG, frozen foods or protein distribution
Proven record of meeting sales targets and managing inventory
Strong knowledge of Lagos markets and logistics
Good numeracy and proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets and inventory tools
Organised, hands-on, trustworthy, and comfortable working under pressure
Nice to Have
Experience with poultry or fish processing and handling
Existing network of B2B buyers (hotels, restaurants, supermarkets)