Personal Driver
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Apply & track with Apply EdgeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly professional, trustworthy, and experienced Personal / Executive Driver to provide safe, discreet, and efficient transportation services for a high-profile executive with multiple business interests in Nigeria, including an automobile importation and dealership business.The ideal candidate will go beyond traditional driving responsibilities by supporting logistics around imported vehicles, assisting with executive errands, and representing the executive professionally in his absence. This role requires exceptional discretion, organizational ability, polished appearance, and a service-oriented mindset. The successful candidate must be capable of operating in both personal and corporate environments, including dressing professionally for executive meetings, formal engagements, and high-level business functions.Key ResponsibilitiesExecutive TransportationProvide safe, timely, and professional transportation for the executive, family members (when required), and approved guests.Maintain strict confidentiality regarding executive movements, business dealings, and personal matters.Plan routes efficiently, considering traffic, security, and time sensitivity.Ensure executive comfort, safety, and punctuality at all times.Be available for flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and occasional urgent assignments.Automobile Dealership / Logistics OversightCoordinate receipt, inspection, and movement of imported vehicles from ports, clearing agents, or logistics partners to designated locations.Oversee the condition, documentation, and proper handover of imported vehicles.Monitor inventory movement for the car dealership and provide updates to management.Liaise with mechanics, detailers, transporters, and vendors regarding vehicle preparation or movement.Conduct routine inspection checks on vehicles to ensure quality standards are maintained.Assist in coordinating vehicle registrations, documentation, and compliance requirements where necessary.Personal & Executive SupportRun confidential errands on behalf of the executive (banking, document deliveries, procurement, appointments, etc.).Support basic administrative coordination where required.Serve as a reliable representative for select assignments in the executive’s absence.Assist with airport pickups/drop-offs, guest logistics, and protocol arrangements.Coordinate maintenance schedules for executive vehicles.Vehicle ManagementMaintain executive vehicles in pristine condition (cleanliness, fueling, servicing, repairs, insurance, licensing).Conduct daily vehicle inspections and report faults immediately.Keep detailed logs of mileage, maintenance, repairs, and operational costs.Ensure all assigned vehicles are roadworthy and compliant with legal regulations.Professional RepresentationMaintain a polished, corporate appearance appropriate for executive assignments.Dress in business/corporate attire during meetings, official engagements, and high-level functions.Demonstrate professional etiquette, emotional intelligence, and excellent interpersonal conduct.Represent the executive’s office with discretion, maturity, and professionalism.RequirementsMinimum of 3 years’ proven experience as a Personal Driver, Executive Driver, or Chauffeur for senior executives/high-net-worth individuals.Valid Nigerian Driver’s License with a clean driving record.Excellent knowledge of Lagos roads, traffic systems, and inter-state routes.Experience handling luxury vehicles and premium automobiles.Familiarity with automobile logistics, vehicle inspection, or dealership operations is a strong advantage.Strong sense of confidentiality, discretion, and loyalty.Good communication skills (spoken and written English).Presentable, polished, and professionally groomed.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Flexible schedule and willingness to be on call when necessary.Basic mechanical knowledge is an added advantage.Must be technologically literate enough to use GPS/navigation apps, WhatsApp, email, and simple reporting tools.Core CompetenciesProfessionalism & Executive PresenceConfidentiality & IntegrityTime ManagementVehicle Care & MaintenanceLogistics CoordinationCommunication SkillsDiscretion & Emotional IntelligenceReliability & LoyaltyAttention to DetailProblem SolvingPreferred Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate is more than a driver—he is a trusted aide, logistics coordinator, and professional representative who can seamlessly move between personal support, executive transportation, and dealership oversight while maintaining exceptional standards of conduct and presentation.