Deloitte Human Capital Consulting is recruiting on behalf of FoodCo Nigeria Limited, a leading consumer goods company with diverse interests in retail, quick-service restaurants, entertainment, and manufacturing. Established in Ibadan, Nigeria, in 1982, FoodCo has grown into one of the Top-5 national supermarket chains, ranked by annual sales volume and number of outlets. As Nigeria’s only true multi-channel retailer, FoodCo offers both in-store and online shopping experiences across its full range of products.
Currently, the company employs over 850 staff across its fifteen outlets in Ibadan, Lagos, and Ogun State, with further expansion underway. Committed to social enterprise, FoodCo actively supports small business growth through market access opportunities and capacity-building workshops.
Job Title: Executive Assistant in Management Consulting
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Objectives
The Executive Assistant will provide strategic, administrative, and operational support to the CEO and Executive Management Team. This role involves leading strategic initiatives and ensuring key business priorities are effectively managed.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Functions:
- Support and drive company-wide transformation and strategic initiatives while fostering key relationships across the organization.
- Assist in overseeing strategic business initiatives from development to execution under executive management guidance.
- Design and implement cross-functional systems and processes for scalable growth.
- Lead targeted process improvement initiatives, promoting a continuous improvement mindset.
- Maintain key operating mechanisms to support the CEO in driving business operations and strategy projects.
- Work with senior and mid-level leadership to ensure effective and timely execution of key business reviews.
- Collaborate with leadership to track, analyze, and report organizational performance periodically.
Administrative Functions:
- Manage and organize the CEO’s schedule, meetings, and correspondence.
- Assist the CEO with external engagements involving key stakeholders.
- Ensure the CEO has all necessary information for optimal productivity, including preparing and distributing meeting agendas.
- Monitor information flow, sometimes acting as a gatekeeper, ensuring the CEO’s timely involvement in critical projects and decision-making.
- Manage the meeting cadence for the Board of Directors and leadership team, ensuring effective use of time and achievement of objectives.
- Plan and lead company retreats and special events.
Qualifications & Requirements
- 5-7 years of experience at a top-tier management consulting firm.
- A Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) is an added advantage.
Key Skills & Attributes
- Strong intellectual capacity and critical thinking abilities.
- Proven track record of driving results.
- Excellent logical thinking and communication skills.
- Strong business acumen and ability to quickly grasp key business drivers.
- Creative, curious, and eager to bring new perspectives.
- Bias toward action and decision-making.
- Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Self-starter, capable of making decisions with minimal supervision.
- Inspired by FoodCo’s mission to become Nigeria’s leading retailer.
- Kind, respectful, and self-aware with strong organizational skills.
Application Details
Closing Date: Not Specified
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should [click here to apply online].
Join FoodCo Nigeria Limited and be part of a team shaping the future of retail in Nigeria!
