MNIKS Purple is Africa’s first one-stop fashion sourcing and production hub based in Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria. It serves as a specialized ecosystem tailored for fashion designers, stylists, and style creators

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations Assistant (F/M)

Location: Akerele Street, Surulere, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time, 3-month probationary training period (Successful completion may lead to permanent employment)
Reports to: Operations Manager
Level: Entry level (Ideal for students, NYSC corps members, or recent graduates).

​​Responsibilities
External Operations & Outreach:

• Respond to business inquiries via email and phone, ensuring timely, professional communication.
• Research and apply for fairs, grants, pop-ups, and partnership opportunities aligned with the company’s mission.
• Coordinate participation and organization of events, including logistics, booth setup, materials, and transportation.
• Represent MNIKS Purple at events, engaging with potential customers, clients, and partners.
• Stay updated on fashion, AI, industry events, design tools, and social media trends.
• Support innovation and outreach initiatives based on market research and emerging trends.

Inventory Management:

• Maintain accurate records of inventory for products, fabrics, trimmings, sewing materials, and ready-to-wear items.
• Track stock levels, identify low inventory, and assist in placing orders with suppliers.
• Organize and categorize products for easy access and efficient stock management.

Daily Bookkeeping & Administrative Support:

• Assist with bookkeeping and financial record-keeping under direct supervision.
• Record and reconcile operational expenses, including inventory purchases and event costs.
• Assist with preparing weekly and monthly reports on company financial performance.
• Use AI and automation tools (e.g., Notion AI, Google Calendar, email filters) to manage appointments, emails, meetings, deadlines, digital files, and hub workflows.

A Typical Day:

• Morning check-in with the Operations Manager to align on priorities.
• Respond to business correspondence and update inventory records.
• Coordinate with suppliers, assist with financial tracking, and file digital/physical records.
• Research growth opportunities and manage event/pop-up logistics.
• Support marketing campaigns, social media efforts, and general workspace organization.

Requirements
Essential:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc.) in Business Administration, Marketing, Accounting/Finance, Event Management, Fashion Business, Retail Management, or a related field (other degree holders with demonstrated administrative/operational skills will be considered).
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in office software (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office) and spreadsheet tools (Excel, Google Sheets).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting.
• Basic understanding of business operations, proposal writing, event planning, inventory control, and bookkeeping.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining professional working relationships.

Desirable:

• Prior experience in fashion (design, tailoring, merchandising, or retail).
• Familiarity with accounting platforms or tools (e.g., QuickBooks, Zoho Books).
• Previous experience with event management, trade shows, fairs, or pop-up activations.
• Demonstrated passion for the fashion and retail industries.

Ideal Candidate:

• A self-driven, detail-oriented, and proactive generalist who enjoys multitasking and thrives in a dynamic startup environment.
• Interested in fashion and retail, comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, and takes pride in consistently delivering high-quality work.

Benefits & Career Growth

• Salary: N70,000 monthly (Gross)
• Regular performance reviews.
• Mentorship and structured on-the-job training.
• Professional networking opportunities.
• Clear pathway to permanent full-time employment based on performance.
• Hands-on experience contributing to a rapidly growing fashion brand.

Application Closing Date
Reviewed on a rolling basis.