Executive Assistant at Excel and Grace Consulting

Excel and Grace Consulting is a fast-paced business consulting organization with a track record of delivering exceptional business solutions to small and medium-scale enterprises in Nigeria, Ghana, Germany, Switzerland, Canada, etc. We are certified management consultants with the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (CMC-Global) with over 18 years of experience. Our team of experts and consultants have authored over 20 books on business management, business structure, business operations, human resources, organizational structure, employee development, money management, and so on.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Assistant

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Business Development / Marketing
Reports to: Head of Business Development & Marketing (or designate)
Work mode: Hybrid

Job Summary

• The Executive Assistant – Business Development & Marketing provides high-level support to the Business Development and Marketing leadership team.
• This role blends executive support duties with active involvement in business growth activities, market research, client coordination, and administrative functions to optimize departmental effectiveness.
• The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, business-savvy, and capable of managing multiple priorities efficiently.

Key Responsibilities
Executive Support:

• Manage calendars, appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements for the BD/Marketing leadership.
• Prepare briefs, correspondence, reports, presentations, and meeting materials.
• Act as a liaison between leadership, internal teams, and external stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Business Development Support:

• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities.
• Assist in preparing business proposals, pitch decks, and strategic documents.
• Track leads, follow-up actions, and maintain the BD pipeline.
• Coordinate and support meetings with prospects, clients, partners, or vendors.

Marketing & Content Support:

• Support basic content creation for social media and digital platforms.
• Help draft marketing copy, captions, simple graphics, or branded updates.
• Assist in monitoring engagement metrics and preparing summary reports.

Administrative & Coordination:

• Maintain and update databases of contacts, leads, and stakeholders.
• Organize and coordinate logistics for events, workshops, and departmental initiatives.
• Ensure deadlines and action items are followed up and completed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or a related field.
• Minimum 2 - 4 years experience in executive support, business development support, marketing coordination, or related roles.
• Strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and professional skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities with a keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with CRM/social media tools.
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and maintain confidentiality.

Core Competencies:

• Time management and prioritization
• Business awareness and initiative
• Relationship building and client service
• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Professionalism and discretion.

Salary
N150,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
27th February, 2026.