About this role

As the PA to the CEO, you will act as the operational right hand based at our Alaba office, ensuring the executive’s daily schedule, communications, and strategic priorities run smoothly.
This role isn't just about managing schedules, it’s a hybrid operational and commercial position.
You will be physically on-site to coordinate office workflows, navigate the Alaba market to source products, vet vendors, and manage physical-to-digital inventory workflows while maintaining rigorous financial records and utilizing modern productivity and AI tools.

Market Product Sourcing & Vendor Liaison:

Physically navigate Alaba Market from our office base to source, inspect, and procure products as directed by the CEO.
Negotiate prices, verify product quality, coordinate logistics, and build strong relationships with local vendors and merchants.
Bridge the gap between physical market findings and the company’s digital e-commerce platform catalog.

Executive Support & Calendar Management:

Manage the CEO’s calendar, prioritize meetings, coordinate travel arrangements, and handle correspondence with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Ensure the CEO is fully prepared for meetings, pitches, and operational reviews by drafting summaries, agendas, and briefing notes.

Tech-Driven Execution & AI Integration:

Leverage modern AI tools (such as LLMs, automated transcription, and scheduling assistants) to speed up research, drafting, and workflow execution.
Utilize Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace for data tracking, reporting, and presentations.
Manage desktop applications and cloud tools effectively to keep communication frictionless.

Basic Accounting & Financial Tracking:

Maintain clean, accurate records of petty cash, procurement expenses, and market spending using spreadsheets or basic accounting software.
Reconcile receipts, track budgets for product sourcing runs, and prepare periodic expense reports for management.

Mobility & On-Site Presence:

Report consistently to the Alaba International Market office for daily operations.
Maintain high mobility, ready to move between the office, Alaba Market stalls, or other designated business locations on short notice to execute tasks with speed and precision.
Key Requirements & Qualifications
Work Arrangement: Must be available to work on-site at our Alaba International Market office on a full-time basis.
Experience: Proven experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Procurement Officer, or in a high-speed operational support role.
Familiarity with Alaba Market: Deep understanding of how Alaba Market operates, with the physical stamina and negotiation skills to source products efficiently within the market.
Tech-Literacy & AI Savviness: Highly comfortable using computers, modern desktop applications, Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, and integrating AI tools into daily workflows to supercharge productivity.
Communication & Polish: Exceptionally well-spoken, professional, and articulate in both written and verbal communication.
Financial Aptitude: Good foundational knowledge of basic accounting, bookkeeping, and meticulous attention to detail when handling money and receipts.
Speed & Execution: A fast learner with a proactive, "can-do" mindset who thrives under pressure and executes tasks swiftly without sacrificing quality.

N100,000 - N150,000 monthly.

Not Specified.

Personal Assistant (PA)