Activationplus is brand communication and sales advisory outfit that is committed to helping existing and emerging brands obtain their marketplace share of mind and wallet.
We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Merchandising Team Lead Locations: Yola - Adamawa, Maiduguri - Borno, Kaduna, and Kano Employment Type: Contract Duration: 3 Months
Job Summary
The Merchandising Team Lead provides on-the-ground operational leadership and supervisory oversight for assigned Brand Ambassadors across regional retail clusters.
The role ensures high execution quality, team attendance compliance, daily route auditing, and seamless escalation of field replenishment data.
Key Responsibilities
Manage, coach, and supervise a team of Brand Ambassadors across assigned Modern Trade outlets ensuring adherence to scheduled route plans.
Conduct daily spot-checks across outlets to verify visibility standards, POSM placement integrity, planogram compliance, and stock availability.
Review daily field data submitted via the SFA platform, validate out-of-stock alerts, and coordinate resupply logistics.
Maintain professional working relationships with modern trade store managers and regional distribution partners.
Compile weekly supervisory reports, track BA performance metrics, and submit operational insights to project management.
Core Requirements & Competencies
NCE, HND, or B.Sc. in Marketing, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related fields.
Mandatory: Bilingual fluency in English and Hausa (plus relevant regional languages) for effective leadership and communication.
Proven team management capabilities, problem-solving skills in fast-paced retail environments, and smartphone/dashboard tech-savviness.
1 – 2 years of experience supervising field sales, merchandising teams, or consumer engagement activations in northern Nigerian markets.