Retail Associate Job at Kinky Apothecary (Lekki, Lagos) – Apply Today

Kinky Apothecary • Lagos • Full-Time

Job Description

The Retail Associate will support Salon Managers in the Lekki store, assisting customers with product selection, driving retail sales, and maintaining the retail area.

  • Job Location: Sea Mall – Left Wing 3, First Floor, Plot 13, Block 12, Admiralty Way, Lekki, Lagos
  • Employment Type: Full-Time (5 days per week, 8 hours per day, some Sunday shifts 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
  • Salary: ₦220,000–₦250,000 net monthly

About the Company

Kinky Apothecary is Nigeria's pioneer one-stop natural hair company, launched 15 years ago as the country's first natural hair retail platform. The brand restructured in 2020 to adopt a science- and data-driven approach to democratising the haircare industry. It is building the beauty brand of the future, rooted in African culture, and is expanding its new Lekki Salon + Retail Store.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist customers with product selection and provide informed product recommendations.
  • Drive retail sales, including cross-selling products alongside salon services.
  • Maintain product displays, merchandising standards and the overall presentation of the retail area.
  • Monitor inventory, conduct stock counts and flag replenishment requirements.
  • Process retail transactions accurately and maintain appropriate sales and stock records.

Required Skills

  • At least one year of relevant experience.
  • Previous retail experience is preferred but not compulsory; candidates with relevant sales or customer-service experience from other industries may also be considered.
  • Previous beauty-retail experience and knowledge of natural hair or haircare products is an advantage but not compulsory.
  • A "people person" who can get on with junior staff, senior management and customers alike.
  • A team player.
  • Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Honesty, reliability and punctuality.
  • A strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
  • Must be comfortable standing for extended periods and occasionally lifting or moving product inventory.

Benefits

  • In-depth onboarding and product training, followed by ongoing training approximately every six months.
  • Health insurance.
  • Product and service discounts.
  • Daily lunch.
  • Paid annual leave after one year of service.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should Apply here and upload their CV and cover letter. Your cover letter should explain why you are interested in the role and why you would be a strong fit for Kinky Apothecary. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Why This Job Might Be a Good Fit
This role suits someone who enjoys consultative retail and wants to work in beauty and haircare rather than general sales. Because the brand is data-driven and rooted in African hair culture, the work here builds specialist product knowledge and merchandising skills that transfer across beauty retail and premium customer service.

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