Zone Manager Job

Greenville LNG Company Limited is the pioneer Domestic LNG producer in Nigeria with the objective of extending gas supplies to regions not reached by gas pipelines thereby making available a competitive source of energy to boost the economy. Greenville LNG Plant is in Rumuji near Port-Harcourt and has customer locations in Lagos, Kaduna, Kano, Enugu, Sokoto, Aba and other cities nationwide.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Zone Manager
Job Locations: Kano, Lagos and Rivers
Job Type: Full-Time

About the job

• Drive and achieve retail sales targets across all existing and upcoming LNG/LCNG stations in Northern Nigeria
• Identify and execute new station rollout and market expansion opportunities
• Ensure efficient and safe operation of all stations with high uptime and service standards
• Manage and grow industrial customer relationships and volumes
• Lead, supervise, and develop regional teams including station managers, operators, and sales staff
• Build team capability through training, coaching, and performance management
• Collaborate with internal teams (logistics, finance, HR, marketing) for seamless operations
• Liaise with external stakeholders including government authorities, regulators, transport unions, fleet operators, and associations
• Enforce discipline, reporting standards, and operational compliance across the region
• Manage regional profitability, cost optimization, and ensure HSE compliance.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Retail Sales Volume: Monthly/quarterly LNG/CNG sales vs. target
• Station Throughput: Average daily sales per station
• Network Expansion: Number of new stations commissioned and operational
• Customer Acquisition: Number of new retail/fleet customers onboard
• Operational Efficiency: Station uptime (%) and turnaround time
• Team Productivity: Sales per staff / station performance metrics
• Receivables & Cash Flow: Timely collections and minimal outstanding dues
• Cost Control: Adherence to regional OPEX budgets
• HSE Compliance: Zero major incidents and audit compliance scores
• Stateholder Engagement: Partnerships with unions, fleets, and local authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or related field (MBA preferred)
• 15–20 years of experience in oil & gas, downstream fuel retail, CNG/LNG, or mobility/transport sectors
• Proven experience in retail fuel sales, distribution, or station network management
• Strong exposure to Northern Nigeria market and transport ecosystem preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead large field teams and multi-location operations
• Experience in stakeholder management including government bodies and transport unions
• Strong commercial acumen with P&L management experience.

Must have skills:

• Leadership & team management, Sales and business development, Operations management Stakeholder engagement & negotiation, Analytical and problem-solving skills, Strong communication and execution capability.