Retail Operations Manager Imo 

COISCO Integrated Resources and Petroleum Limited is a proudly indigenous Oil & Gas company operating in Nigeria’s downstream sector. Incorporated as a Limited Liability Company in 2006, the company commenced full operations in December 2007 and has since grown into a trusted name within the industry. At COISCO, integrity, excellence, service, and respect form the core values that drive everything we do. We are committed to delivering quality products and services with excellence, ensuring that our operations consistently meet industry standards and customer expectations.

Our business activities cut across haulage and retail sales, with product lines that include Petrol (PMS), Diesel (AGO), Kerosene (DPK), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), and Lubricants. Our head office is strategically located at KM 10, Onitsha–Owerri Road, Ogbaku, Imo State, serving as the operational hub for our expanding network. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Retail Operations Manager

Location: Imo 

Employment Type: Contract About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly strategic Retail Operations Manager to lead and strengthen the operational performance of our growing network of retail stations across the South-East. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned downstream oil & gas professional with at least 10 years of hands-on experience managing retail stations and multi-site operations, preferably gained in a highly structured and professionally managed organization in leading downstream companies. This is a senior leadership role requiring strong operational judgment, commercial awareness, systems thinking and the ability to integrate multiple functions to deliver safe, efficient, profitable and sustainable station operations.

Provide strategic and operational leadership across the company’s growing network of retail stations in the South-East. Oversee end-to-end station operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards, company policies and established operating procedures. Support the effective integration of Operations, Finance, Audit, Maintenance, HR, Haulage and other support functions in driving station performance. Manage the critical intersection between haulage operations, product supply, depot loading, transportation, station receiving and retail sales, ensuring efficient product movement and minimal operational losses. Develop and strengthen systems, processes and controls that improve operational efficiency, accountability, profitability and sustainability. Lead initiatives aimed at restructuring, operational transformation and continuous improvement across the retail network. Ensure effective coordination between station teams and the haulage function to optimize product availability, delivery timelines, fleet utilization and supply reliability. Monitor station profitability, sales performance, operating costs, stock movement, product losses, cash management and other critical business indicators. Work closely with Finance and Audit to strengthen financial controls, reconciliation processes, inventory accountability and risk management. Partner with Maintenance teams to ensure timely preventive and corrective maintenance of stations, equipment and critical infrastructure. Provide operational input into budgeting, business planning, expansion and the establishment of new outlets. Establish performance standards and accountability frameworks for Station Managers and other operational teams. Identify operational gaps and leakages and implement practical, sustainable solutions that support business growth and block leakages. Ensure compliance with applicable downstream oil & gas regulations, HSE requirements and industry best practices. Provide management with accurate operational reports, insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

Candidate Requirements

Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in downstream oil & gas retail operations, with substantial experience managing filling stations and multi-site retail operations. Minimum of 5 years in a leadership/management capacity within retail station operations or a closely related downstream function. Previous experience in a highly structured and professionally organized downstream oil & gas company is strongly preferred. Demonstrable experience overseeing multiple stations/outlets and managing geographically distributed operations. Strong understanding of fuel haulage, product supply, station receiving, inventory movement and retail station operations. Proven ability to coordinate and integrate Operations, Finance, Audit, Maintenance, HR and Haulage functions toward common business objectives. Good understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, cost management and business management. Strong understanding of station profitability, inventory controls, product losses, reconciliation and operational risk. Proven experience in setting up systems, improving processes and driving operational restructuring or transformation. Strong leadership, people management, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills. Strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to work with data and operational performance indicators to drive decisions and accountability. Strong knowledge of HSE requirements and operational compliance within the downstream oil & gas industry. Excellent communication, reporting and organizational skills. Must be willing to relocate to Imo State or reside within Imo State. Must be willing and able to travel extensively across the South-East as required.

We are looking for a hands-on, commercially minded and systems-oriented operations leader who understands that successful retail operations go beyond selling fuel. The successful candidate must understand how product supply, haulage, station operations, finance, maintenance, audit, people and controls intersect to determine the performance and sustainability of a downstream retail business. If you have the experience, leadership maturity and operational depth to build systems, lead people, restructure processes and drive a growing retail network toward higher efficiency, stronger controls and sustainable profitability, we would like to hear from you.

24th August, 2026. How to Apply

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Note: Only candidates who meet the stated experience and industry requirements will be shortlisted.