Workforce Group – Our client is a premier Nigerian luxury fashion retailer that has significantly influenced the country’s fashion landscape. The brand operates both a flagship boutique in Lekki, Lagos, and an e-commerce platform catering to a clientele across Africa. Our client curate an extensive selection of high-end fashion items, including apparel, footwear, and accessories from over 60 esteemed luxury brands.
They are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Managing Director
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Description
- We are seeking a dynamic, visionary, commercially astute and execution-oriented Managing Director to take full P&L and strategic responsibility for the business.
- This individual will be accountable for shaping the business strategy, driving top-line performance, unlocking operational efficiency, and elevating the brand as a global player in luxury fashion retail.
Qualifications
- MBA or Executive Education in Business, Fashion Management, or Retail Strategy (preferred).
- Minimum of 10+ years of progressive leadership in retail, fashion, FMCG, or consumer goods; with demonstrable experience in scaling brand-driven businesses.
- Strong track record in driving revenue, profit, and market share growth within a multi- location or multi-channel retail environment.
- Experience scaling a brand internationally or through digital transformation will be an added advantage.
Core Competencies:
- Strategic & Business Acumen: Able to navigate complex, fast-moving markets with forward-thinking commercial strategies.
- Luxury Literacy: Deep understanding of the luxury consumer, brand psychology, and global retail economics.
- Financial Stewardship: Strong command of financial modelling, KPI design, cashflow, and investor engagement.
- Leadership Gravitas: Inspirational leadership with the ability to galvanise diverse teams and manage through ambiguity.
- Partnership & Negotiation: Ability to secure strategic brand alignments, global supply relationships, and exclusive collaborations.
- Digital Dexterity: Technologically fluent with a clear view on the future of omnichannel retail, e-commerce, and experiential retail.
Why Join Our client
- Drive the next frontier of African luxury and redefine the global perception of Nigerian fashion retail.
- Join a dynamic and entrepreneurial leadership team within a visionary group holding company.
- Competitive compensation, benefits and perks such as Premium Health Insurance, Status Allowances, Leave Allowance, 13th Month, Shopping Allowance, Performance Bonus etc.
- Opportunities for professional advancement on a global stage.
Application Closing Date
2nd July, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online