ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Lagos, Nigeria, for an Administrative Assistant. phlo is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and professional Administrative Assistant to support the company’s daily administrative and operational coordination activities.

The Administrative Assistant will report directly to the Operations Manager and will play a key support role across:

• administration,
• scheduling,
• logistics coordination,
• document management,
• office support,
• vendor coordination,
• and executive support for the senior leadership team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• 1–3 years of administrative, executive assistant, office coordination, or operations support experience.
• Experience working in a startup, retail, fashion, lifestyle, logistics, or fast-paced business environment is an advantage.

Skills and Competence

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Strong time management
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Google Workspace
• Basic calendar and scheduling tools

Additional advantage:

• Familiarity with Shopify, WhatsApp Business, or project management tools.

Company Description

This role is suited to someone comfortable working in:

• a growing startup environment,
• a fast-moving operational structure,
• and a business where collaboration and flexibility are important.

The role may occasionally require:

• weekend support during events,
• coordination outside standard working hours,
• and attendance at community activations or operational sessions.

What is in it for you?

• Exposure to start up operations
• Leadership exposure
• Brand and business development experience
• Professional growth
• Entrepreneurial learning environment

Growth Opportunity

This role has the potential to evolve into broader responsibilities within:

• operations,
• executive coordination,
• people administration,
• office management,
• project coordination.

The role offers the opportunity to grow alongside a premium African movement and performance brand during its foundational stage

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following to the Recruiting Manager at: akome.udabor@phloafrica.com

• CV/Resume
• Cover letter

Subject: Administrative Assistant Application – phlo

Note:

1. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
2. Applications with a different subject line as specified will not be considered