Executive Assistant to the MD

Colossus Investments Limited—an agro-commodity exporter specializing in sesame, cocoa beans, raw cashew nuts, and processing machinery—is recruiting an Executive Assistant to the MD for its headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos State. This strategic executive support role acts as a primary liaison and gatekeeper for the Managing Director, handling high-level administrative tasks, speechwriting, executive presentations, social media content development, and cross-departmental action tracking.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Administrative & Schedule Management: Direct the MD’s daily calendar, coordinate internal/external engagements, organize briefing documents, and maintain confidential executive files.

• Executive Communications & Speechwriting: Draft speeches, formal correspondence, corporate briefs, and presentation pitch decks; manage research for special MD initiatives.

• Social Media & Thought Leadership Content: Manage the MD’s social media presence; design, draft, and publish engaging content aligned with industry trends and audience engagement goals.

• Cross-Departmental Action Tracking: Attend executive leadership meetings, take comprehensive minutes, assign follow-up action items across departmental heads, and ensure timely completion.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Academic & Statutory Background: Bachelor’s Degree or HND in any discipline. Completion of the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme is required.

• Work Experience: Minimum 2 years of proven Executive Assistant experience supporting top-tier leadership.

• Core Competencies: Speechwriting, content creation, social media management, public speaking, independent critical thinking, and discretion. Proficiency in MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) is mandatory.