Position: Assistant to CEO
Location: Dubai
About the Role:
We are looking for a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Assistant to the CEO who will act as the right hand to our CEO in managing time, streamlining operations, and ensuring smooth coordination across functions. This is a high-visibility role that offers a unique opportunity to work closely with top leadership in a fast-paced cybersecurity services company.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Executive Support:
- Manage and maintain the CEO’s calendar – schedule meetings, prioritize appointments, and ensure time is optimized.
- Coordinate and prepare for internal and external meetings – setting agendas, ensuring pre-read materials are shared, and tracking follow-ups.
- Handle travel arrangements, event participation, and logistics coordination.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.
2. Office Operations:
- Oversee general administrative tasks and ensure smooth day-to-day functioning of office operations.
- Coordinate with HR, Admin, and Finance teams to support organizational workflows as needed.
- Track and follow up on tasks, actions, and operational deliverables on behalf of the CEO.
3. Sales Operations Support:
- Assist in preparation of sales proposals, decks, and pricing documentation.
- Follow up with the sales team on leads, pipeline updates, and reporting requirements.
- Support CRM management, sales documentation, and coordination with prospects or partners as required.
4. Communication & Coordination:
- Draft and respond to emails on behalf of the CEO, where appropriate.
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with discretion.
- Liaise with internal departments and ensure smooth cross-functional communication.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience in a similar executive assistant, operations coordinator, or sales support role.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in MS Office, Google Workspace, and tools like Zoom, Teams, or Slack.
- Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
- Experience in a tech or startup environment is a plus.
- Familiarity with CRM platforms (e.g., Zoho, Salesforce, HubSpot) is an advantage.
Who You Are:
- Proactive and resourceful with a strong sense of ownership.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving environment.
- Discreet and professional when handling confidential information.
- A team player who can collaborate yet work independently with minimal supervision