Vacancy at Deola Sagoe limited for Executive Assistant to the CEO
Employment Nigeria
21-Jun-2017
LAGOS ,
Administrative
Deola Sagoe limited a fashion outfit is recruiting to fill the below position
POSITION : Executive Assistant to the CEO
DESCRIPTION
- Organize all travel logistics for the CEO as required
- Provide back-up administrative support to other members of the Senior Management team where other staff are on leave
- Coordination of Board Meetings dates and attendances including compilation and distribution of Board packs
- Ensure appropriate venue and equipment booking for events including refreshments where appropriate
- Act as a liaison with the Board Members/Directors where approvals and signatories are sought by the CEO on behalf of the business
- Set up and maintain annual calendar of meetings and events across the business
- Ensure the CEO is well prepared and has relevant documentation for meetings
- Prepare and distribute agendas, pre-reading papers and rooms for meetings
- Accurately record minutes of various meetings and distribute to relevant parties in a timely manner
- Manage the practical and administrative requirements for organizational events as required
- Report to the Founder & Chief Executive Officer
- Pro-active plan and manage the CEO’s time and appointments to enable the CEO focus on delivering strategic objectives and business goals
- Work in line with the CEO’s work habits and preferences
- Act as the central contact point for the CEO, screening telephone calls, enquiries and requests and handling them where appropriate
- Ensure that decisions and work is appropriately delegated in the absence of the CEO
- Review and attend to all forms of correspondence and communicate on behalf of the CEO
- Complete administrative and project related work delegated from the CEO
- Represent the CEO in a professional manner to internal and external clients
Skills
- Degree in a relevant field with at least 5 years of proven experience providing executive support in a structured organisation
- Coordinate external partners
- Self-starter with mature analytical skills and ability to work under pressure
- Innovative and forward thinking, with a track record of executing new ideas
- Organisational skills
- Negotiation and persuasion skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Outlook and Excel
- Experience in the retail industry or in a fast growing company is an advantage
- Excellent poise, presence, and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including Board of Directors, Senior Management Team and external partners
- Organizational and analytical skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
- Expert level written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
- Able to see the big picture and provide useful and strategic advice and input across the company and on the executive team
- Professional and ethical with ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong change agent and communicator
- People management and development skills
- Excellent leadership and business partnering skills to achieve results through organisational resources
- Demonstrated process improvement skills
Benefits
- N2m - N2.4m (Gross Annual Income)
- Medical Insurance
- Pension Contribution
- Telephone Allowance
How To Apply
Candidates should send their CV's and Cover Letter to:hr@houseofdeola.com
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