Job Title: Personal Assistant
Employment Type: Full-time, Hybrid (Minimum 3 days in office per week)
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Reports to: CEO

About The Role

MarketEdge Advisory is seeking an exceptionally capable Personal Assistant to provide high-caliber executive support to the CEO across a dynamic portfolio spanning a premium marketing consultancy serving million-dollar clients, executive coaching engagements, and ambitious personal projects including book publishing and thought leadership platforms.

This is not a traditional administrative role. You will operate as a strategic partner and force multiplier, managing complex projects, interfacing with C-suite stakeholders, and ensuring flawless execution across multiple high-stakes initiatives simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Business Operations (40%)

• Conduct strategic research and competitive intelligence for client proposals and pitches
• Draft compelling proposal documents, presentation decks, and client correspondence
• Manage stakeholder communications across premium accounts
• Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, and follow-ups for consulting and coaching engagements
• Prepare briefing documents and executive summaries for client meetings
• Support contract management and client onboarding processes

Content & Thought Leadership (30%)

• Manage LinkedIn content calendar including research, drafting, and scheduling posts
• Draft, edit, and publish weekly newsletter content (currently in development phase)
• Support book project-research, editing, publisher coordination, launch planning (April 2026 target)
• Repurpose content across platforms to maximize reach and engagement
• Track content performance and audience insights

Executive & Personal Support (30%)

• Manage complex calendar across multiple time zones and competing priorities
• Draft, review, and send executive-level emails and correspondence
• Prepare briefing materials for podcasts, speaking engagements, and media appearances
• Coordinate travel, accommodations, and logistics for business and personal commitments
• Maintain organized filing systems for projects, contracts, and strategic documents
• Handle confidential matters with absolute discretion

Non-Negotiables

Essential Qualifications

• Exceptional written English - You write at an executive level with impeccable grammar, compelling narrative structure, and strategic thinking evident in every sentence
• Proactive ownership mentality - You anticipate needs before being asked and solve problems without requiring handholding
• Intellectual curiosity - You are curious about marketing strategy, business operations, and can engage meaningfully with complex subject matters
• Extreme attention to detail - Nothing slips through the cracks; you catch errors others miss
• Digital fluency - Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace, project management tools, LinkedIn, newsletter platforms, and ability to learn new tools rapidly

Preferred

• 3-5 year's experience supporting C-level executives, preferably in consulting, marketing, or creative industries
• Background in marketing, communications, journalism, or related field
• Experience managing book publishing or content creation projects
• Familiarity with the Nigerian/African business landscape
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Who Will Thrive

You are intellectually curious, culturally savvy, and energized by variety. You thrive in ambiguity, can toggle between strategic thinking and meticulous execution, and genuinely enjoy enabling someone else's success. You're comfortable working with millennial cultural references, Afrobeats energy, and the occasional expletive. You view this role as a masterclass in executive operations and business strategy, not just a stepping stone.

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