Executive Assistant

Airalo; Dubai; Remote; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A travel-tech company is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support their CEO. This remote-first role requires at least 7 years of experience managing complex schedules and excellent communication skills. The candidate will optimize operations and facilitate smooth communication across diverse teams. Benefits include health insurance and wellness credits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Work-from-anywhere stipend

Annual wellness & learning credits

Company retreat

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting top-level executives.
• Experience managing global schedules and working with diverse teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize a complex calendar for the CEO.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure the CEO is prepared.
• Oversee CEO's inbox and draft correspondence.

Skills

Organizational skills

Impeccable communication

Cultural sensitivity

Proficiency with Google Workspace

People skills

Tools

Google Workspace

Slack

Notion

Job description

About Airalo

Airalo is the world's first eSIM store that helps people connect in over 200 countries and regions across the globe. We are building the next digital service that revolutionizes the telecom industry. We are a travel-tech company and an equal-opportunity environment that values diversity, inclusion, and equity. Our team is spread across 50 countries and six continents. What unites us is our commitment to changing the way you connect.

About you

We hope that you care deeply about the quality of your work, the intrinsic worth of tasks, and the success of your team. You are self-disciplined and do not require micromanagement in terms of your skillset and work ethic. You do your best to flourish as an individual every day while working hard to foster a collaborative team environment. You believe in the importance of being and staying authentic, honest, positive, and kind. You are a good interlocutor with clear and concise communication. You are able to manage multiple projects, have an analytical mind, pay keen attention to detail, and love to get your hands dirty. You are cognizant, tolerant, and welcoming of vulnerabilities and cultural differences.

About the Role

Position: Full-time / Employee

Location: Remote-first

Benefits: Health Insurance, work-from-anywhere stipend, annual wellness & learning credits, annual all-expenses-paid company retreat in a gorgeous destination, and other benefits.

We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to work closely with our CEO. This pivotal role is perfect for someone who excels in a dynamic, fast-paced, and high-growth environment. Based in Dubai, you'll be instrumental in optimizing our CEO's effectiveness and ensuring seamless operations. We're seeking someone with an uncanny ability to anticipate needs and proactively identify solutions.

Your contributions will directly enable our CEO to focus on critical big-picture goals, global expansion, and innovative initiatives. Our ideal candidate has outstanding organizational skills, impeccable communication, and the capacity to work autonomously with utmost discretion and confidentiality within our diverse international team.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Manage and optimize a dynamic and complex calendar for our CEO, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and events across multiple time zones.
2. Resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure our CEO is thoroughly prepared and briefed for all commitments.
3. Oversee our CEO's inbox, drafting, reviewing, and dispatching emails and other correspondence on their behalf.
4. Act as a central liaison for internal and external stakeholders, maintaining professional and clear communication.
5. Identify potential issues and develop effective solutions, often anticipating challenges before they arise.
6. Demonstrate flexibility and resilience in managing diverse demands and unexpected situations calmly and effectively.

Must Haves

1. You'll need at least 7 years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting top-level executives.
2. You have a proven track record of managing complicated global schedules, showcasing your organizational skills.
3. Experience working with teams from different cultures and time zones is a big plus.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
5. You are proficient with Google Workspace, Slack, and Notion, or can quickly learn new technology.
6. Great people skills, able to build trust and good relationships with anyone, anywhere.

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the provided link.

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We sincerely thank all applicants in advance. Airalo is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for individuals with disabilities during the interview process.