On behalf of an internal client, we are seeking to recruit a Hypermarket Team Lead to oversee and drive sell-out performance and execution excellence across all Mini Group hypermarket accounts and outlets. This role is focused on hypermarket execution, ensuring optimal product availability, shelf standards, FIFO compliance, pricing accuracy, and promotional effectiveness across all hypermarket locations.

Eleven Degrees Consulting Limited is a shared-service firm under the Mini Group of Companies, offering specialized recruitment and HR solutions across various industries.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Hypermarket & Procurement Manager, the Hypermarket Team Lead will manage in-store execution and performance delivery across Modern Trade outlets. The role includes managing Trade Marketers, monitoring stock levels, ensuring promotional compliance, and maintaining strong account relationships. This is a key role in ensuring operational consistency and high standards in Modern Trade retail outlets.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

a) Hypermarket Sell-Out Execution

• Own and deliver sell-out targets across assigned hypermarket outlets.
• Conduct daily outlet visits to monitor stock levels, shelf presence, pricing accuracy, promotional compliance, and FIFO adherence.
• Trigger reorders to prevent stock-outs and escalate availability issues promptly.
• Implement promotional pricing, POS materials, and activation plans effectively.

b) In-Store Execution & Compliance

• Ensure products are shelved, faced, and priced in compliance with planograms.
• Enforce FIFO discipline and document any deviations from agreed standards.
• Submit weekly compliance reports with photographic evidence from all visited outlets.

c) Trade Marketer Management

• Plan and manage Trade Marketer deployment across hypermarket outlets, including routes and schedules.
• Review daily activity reports from Trade Marketers and escalate gaps in execution to the manager.
• Ensure all Trade Marketers are trained and certified on active SKUs before deployment.

d) Customer & Issue Management

• Resolve in-store issues related to stock availability, shelf standards, and promotional implementation.
• Escalate commercial disputes, stock issues, and customer complaints promptly.

e) Reporting & Performance Monitoring

• Prepare and submit weekly reports on sell-out performance, field execution, compliance, stock-out prevention, and promotional activations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or related field.
• 3–5 years experience in FMCG field sales, merchandising, or retail execution, particularly within hypermarket or modern trade environments.
• Proven experience managing Trade Marketers or field teams.
• Strong exposure to large retail chains, structured execution, and trade marketing operations.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in hypermarket and modern trade execution.
• Leadership and supervision skills, especially for managing field teams.
• In-depth understanding of FMCG retail operations, merchandising, and compliance standards.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and escalation skills.
• Results-driven with a high degree of accountability and resilience in fast-paced environments.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application letter and updated CV via www.minigrp.com/careers, quoting “Hypermarket Team Lead” in the subject line.
Please indicate your current salary and salary expectations in your application.
Deadline: COB 29th May 2026

NB

We do not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Internal candidates should apply through their respective Line Managers.
Successful candidates will undergo background checks.