Executive Assistant at a Premier African Design & Lifestyle Group - TheHRHive

TheHRHive - Our client, a Premier African Design & Lifestyle Group is a dynamic multi-brand ecosystem at the forefront of African creativity and commerce. Our portfolio spans several interconnected industries—from design and retail to hospitality and community building—creating a unique and synergistic environment.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Assistant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

• The Executive Assistant (EA) will serve as the right hand to the Group CEO, ensuring seamless daily operations, managing priorities, and supporting the CEO in business expansion initiatives.
• This role goes beyond scheduling and admin — it requires business acumen, initiative, and execution ability.

Our group operates a collection of brands within these key sectors:

• Interior Architecture & Design
• Furniture & Home Decor Showrooms
• Hospitality, Gallery & Culinary Experiences
• Community-Focused Retail & Supermarkets
• Multi-Brand Fashion & Concept Stores.

Key Responsibilities
Executive Support:

• Manage CEO’s daily schedule, appointments, and travel.
• Handle correspondence (emails, calls, documents) professionally and efficiently.
• Anticipate CEO’s needs and prepare briefing materials.

Business Operations:

• Coordinate tasks, projects, and deadlines across all S.EA brands.
• Liaise with internal teams, consultants, and external partners.
• Support with research, reports, and follow-ups on strategic initiatives.

Expansion Support:

• Assist CEO with scouting and managing new opportunities (real estate, retail, partnerships).
• Document site visits, client meetings, and expansion activities.

Project Coordination:

• Oversee implementation of CEO’s directives across teams.
• Track project milestones and ensure accountability.

Confidentiality & Representation:

• Handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Represent CEO professionally when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Administration, or related fields.
• 3 – 5 years experience as an Executive Assistant, Operations Manager or similar role.
• Must live on Lagos Island (Ikoyi, VI, Lekki, Oniru, Banana Island, etc.).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently.
• Tech-savvy (MS Office, Google Suite, and social/digital tools).
• Strong understanding of Lagos business/cultural landscape.
• Flexibility to travel within Nigeria when required.

Qualities We Value:

• Resourceful problem solver.
• Highly discreet and trustworthy.
• Passionate about creativity, design, culture, and entrepreneurship.
• Willing to grow with the vision and take on expanded responsibilities.

Engagement:

• Full-time role, based on the Island.
• Competitive salary with growth opportunities as the group expands.

Application Closing Date
4th November, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resumes and portfolios to: thehrhive@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.