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: Sales Assistant (F/M)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract (6 months (Renewable based on performance and business needs; 1-month probation period))
Reports to: Operations Manager
Level: Entry level (Ideal for students, NYSC corps members, or recent graduates).

About the Role

• MNIKS Purple is Africa’s fashion sourcing and production hub delivering trimmings, fabrics, monograms, jewelry, ready-to-wear, and tailoring/sewing supplies worldwide.
• Rapidly expanding and seeking an enthusiastic, proactive Fashion Sales Assistant to drive sales, client acquisition, and brand visibility efforts.

Key Responsibilities
Sales and Revenue Growth:

• Proactively identify and onboard new customers, clients, and partners.
• Actively sell fabrics, trimmings, tailoring materials, customization services, jewelry, and ready-to-wear pieces online and offline.
• Engage fashion designers, creators, stylists, tailors, boutiques, and sewing enthusiasts.
• Drive both in-person and online sales via storefront, pop-ups, visits, DMs, WhatsApp, and calls.
• Recommend products based on customer needs and confidently close sales.
• Meet and exceed assigned monthly sales and customer acquisition targets.

Customer Experience:

• Deliver warm, knowledgeable, and professional customer interactions.
• Build professional relationships with customers and clients to encourage repeat business.
• Maintain strong product knowledge regarding fabrics, trends, new arrivals, and core stock.
• Track and convert leads into paying customers within agreed timelines.
• Monitor customer feedback and sales insights.

Events & Activations:

• Execute pop-ups and fashion-related events, achieving event-specific sales targets.
• Actively approach passersby and convert foot traffic into sales.
• Assist with event merchandising and visual presentation.
• Distribute marketing materials and promote brand awareness.
• Support business growth through strong on-ground brand representation.

Operations & Merchandising:

• Maintain an attractive, well-organised hub floor.
• Display stock attractively and ensure all products are correctly labelled and priced.
• Monitor stock levels and report fast-moving or low inventory.
• Receive, unpack, tag, and replenish stock.
• Contribute and execute creative ideas for visual displays and merchandising.
• Work closely with teams to ensure order fulfilment and a smooth customer experience.
• Perform other related operational tasks supporting hub goals.

Performance Expectations

• Number of new customers onboarded weekly/monthly.
• Monthly sales targets achieved.
• Pop-up/event sales performance and brand representation standards.
• Customer retention and repeat purchase engagement.
• Contribution to overall hub performance and operational targets.

Requirements

• Prior experience in retail, fashion, sales, marketing, or customer service (preferably in a craft, fabric, or creative setting).
• Excellent community-building and communication skills (writing, speaking, listening).
• Strong time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills; confident and comfortable initiating conversations with new people.
• Ability to focus and multitask under pressure.
• Willingness to work at pop-ups, activations, and external events.
• Reliable, proactive, eager, and quick to learn.
• Genuine interest in fashion, textiles, or creative industries.
• Must reside in Lagos and be able to commute easily across the city.
• Flexible availability, including weekends and public holidays.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while maintaining professional relationships.

Benefits

• Salary / Compensation: N70,000 monthly
• Practical experience in fashion sales, marketing, and business growth.
• Exposure to the Lagos fashion business ecosystem.
• Hybrid work structure in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Opportunity for career progression based on performance and organizational needs.

Application Closing Date
Reviewed on a rolling basis.