Marketing & Administrative Officer

AI summary

Colourbox Early Learning Hub, a newly launching early childhood care centre in Opebi, Lagos, is hiring a proactive Marketing & Administrative Officer to join its start-up team. The role combines front-desk administration with marketing and business development, including handling parent enquiries, supporting social media, coordinating visits and open days, and assisting with admissions and records. The position offers a monthly salary of ₦150,000–₦200,000 plus commission on successful enrolments.

• Full-time onsite role in Ikeja, Lagos
• Monthly salary ₦150,000–₦200,000 plus enrolment commission
• Start-up environment with varied marketing and admin duties
• First point of contact for parents and prospective families
• Requires BA/BSc/HND and 2 years experience

Original source description

Colourbox Early Learning Hub is a nurturing early childhood care center located in Opebi, Lagos, dedicated to providing a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment for young children. As a newly launching facility, CELC focuses on quality care, structured learning, and the holistic development of every child. The crèche combines attentive caregiving wit... Marketing & Administrative Officer Job Type Full Time , Onsite Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience: 2 years Location Lagos City Ikeja Job Field Administration / Facilities , Sales and Business Development Salary Range ₦150,000 - ₦200,000/month We are a newly established start-up creche looking for a proactive, organised and enthusiastic Marketing & Administrative Officer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a start-up environment and is willing to be hands-on in helping to establish and grow a new early years setting. As one of the first points of contact for parents and prospective families, you will play an important role in creating a warm, professional and welcoming experience: for everyone who interacts with the creche. Key Responsibilities: Marketing & Business Development Promote the creche to prospective parents and families. Respond promptly to enquiries received by phone, WhatsApp, social media and other channels. Follow up with prospective parents and maintain accurate enquiry records. Arrange and coordinate parent visits and tours of the creche. Support the development and implementation of marketing campaigns and promotional activities. Assist with social media content, including photographs, posts, stories and updates. Identify opportunities to increase awareness of the creche within the local community. Develop relationships with local businesses, schools, families and other relevant organisations to support the growth of the creche. Assist with Open Days, events and other promotional activities. Monitor enquiries, tours, admissions and conversions and provide regular updates to management. Administration Act as the first point of contact for parents, prospective parents, visitors and enquiries. Provide a professional, friendly and welcoming reception service. Manage incoming calls, WhatsApp messages, emails and other correspondence. Maintain accurate records of enquiries, registrations, admissions and parent information. Assist with the admissions process, including issuing enquiry forms and admission documentation. Ensure completed forms and required documents are properly received and filed. Assist with fee administration, invoices, receipts and payment records where required. Maintain organised electronic and physical filing systems. Support the preparation of reports, letters, notices and other administrative documents. Assist management with the smooth day-to-day running of the creche. Ensure the reception and administrative areas are kept organised and professional. Undertake other ad hoc duties and tasks as assigned by the Line Manager . In addition to the monthly salary, the successful candidate will be eligible for a commission based on the number of successful enrolments generated and completed through their marketing and follow-up activities . Further details of the commission structure will be discussed with shortlisted candidates. We are looking for someone who is: Proactive, confident and highly organised. Friendly, approachable and professional. An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable speaking with parents and prospective clients. Confident using WhatsApp, email, Microsoft Office and social media platforms. Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively. Self-motivated and able to work independently. Comfortable working in a start-up environment where processes and systems are still being developed . Flexible and willing to take on a variety of responsibilities. Presentable, professional and customer-focused. Someone who takes initiative rather than waiting to be instructed. Essential Requirements: Minimum of 2 years' relevant work experience. Previous experience: in administration, customer service, marketing, sales or a similar role. Excellent organisational and communication skills. Good computer literacy. Ability to work confidently with parents, visitors and members of the public. Ability to work in a fast-paced and developing start-up environment. Previous experience: working in a creche, nursery, school, childcare setting or other education: environment will be an added advantage. Why Join Us? As a start-up creche, this is more than a traditional administrative role. You will have the opportunity to become part of the team from the early stages and play a significant role in building the creche's reputation, growing its parent community and establishing effective administrative systems and processes. If you are enthusiastic, resourceful, organised and excited by the opportunity to help build something from the ground up, we would love to hear from you. Salary: ₦150,000 – ₦170,000 per month Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application Please send your CV and a brief covering letter explaining why you would be suitable for this role to abcconsul01@gmail.com Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.