Job Description
WE ARE HIRING: CHIEF OF STAFF
Industry: Retail Fashion
Job Title: Chief of Staff
Location: Lagos Island, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: To be discussed
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly strategic, organised, proactive, and results-driven Chief of Staff to work closely with the leadership team, drive strategic priorities, coordinate business operations, and ensure effective execution of organisational objectives.
The successful candidate will serve as a key advisor and strategic partner to the CEO, ensuring alignment across departments, facilitating decision-making, and driving operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
– Work closely with the CEO to drive strategic initiatives and business priorities.
– Coordinate executive activities, meetings, projects, and organisational objectives.
– Monitor the implementation of key decisions and ensure timely execution.
– Serve as a liaison between the CEO and internal and external stakeholders.
– Oversee cross-functional projects and ensure departmental alignment.
– Prepare executive reports, presentations, briefs, and performance updates.
– Identify operational gaps and recommend process improvements.
– Manage confidential information and sensitive executive matters.
– Support business development, strategic partnerships, and organisational growth.
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
– Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, or a related discipline. A relevant postgraduate qualification or professional certification is an added advantage.
– Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in business operations, executive management, strategy, or a similar leadership role.
– Previous experience working directly with a CEO, Founder, Managing Director, or senior executive.
– Candidates with experience in the fashion industry, luxury retail, bespoke clothing, lifestyle brands, or premium consumer businesses are strongly preferred.
– Experience in a founder-led organisation, creative business, or fast-paced entrepreneurial environment is highly desirable.
– Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple departments, managing projects, and driving organisational performance.
– Strong understanding of business strategy, operational management, budgeting, and performance monitoring.
– Proven ability to translate executive vision and business objectives into actionable plans and measurable results.
– Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
– Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and organisational abilities.
– Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and deliver under pressure.
– High level of professionalism, discretion, accountability, and confidentiality.
– Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management tools, and business productivity applications.
PREFERRED CANDIDATE PROFILE
We particularly welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:
– Fashion and Apparel Management.
– Luxury Retail and Brand Management.
– Business Operations and Corporate Strategy.
– Executive Management and Chief of Staff functions.
– Entrepreneurship and Business Administration.
– Premium Lifestyle and Consumer Brands.
Important: This is a strategic leadership and business operations position, not an administrative Personal Assistant role. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to drive execution, coordinate teams, solve business problems, and support the Founder/CEO in achieving organisational goals.
Qualified candidates only should send a comprehensive CV and detailed Cover Letter stating why you’re “Captain Have it All” via Whatsapp 08082252452
