Executive Support, Merchandise & Inventory Specialist

Purpose Unlimited; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity program

Flexible hybrid work model

Group health and dental benefits

Life insurance

Lifestyle Spending Account

RRSP matching

Tuition support

Job summary

Purpose Unlimited is seeking an Executive Support, Merchandise & Inventory Specialist in Toronto. You will provide high-level executive support to the CCO and CTO, while also leading merchandise sourcing and end-to-end inventory management to reflect the company's identity.

This role requires coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring continuity of business operations. The position offers exposure to senior leaders, emphasis on discretion, and opportunities to optimize processes and events

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience supporting senior executives as an Executive Assistant or in a Senior Administrative Assistant role.
• Proven experience managing complex calendars, meetings, travel, and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional organizational, planning, and time management skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing corporate merchandise and managing inventory.
• Proven experience planning and delivering corporate events, meetings, and teams engagement initiatives.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and manage sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and project coordination skills, with the ability to anticipate needs and proactively identify solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams) and experience using AI-powered productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational support to our SLTs, ensuring key priorities are effectively managed while fostering strong cross-functional relationships.
• Act as the primary liaison for all CTO and CCO and team meetings and initiatives, overseeing coordination, communications, and follow-through.
• Ensure they are thoroughly prepared for meetings and events by anticipating needs and preparing relevant materials, briefings, and information.
• Develop a strong understanding of their business areas to proactively support team members and enable leaders to focus on strategic priorities.
• Manage ad-hoc matters and emerging issues, exercising sound judgment to resolve them independently or act on their behalf when required.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism.
• Plan and deliver team events (on-site and off-site), ensuring seamless organisation and execution.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Discretion & confidentiality

Communication skills

MS Office

AI productivity tools

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AI tools (Copilot/ChatGPT)

Job description

Executive Support, Merchandise & Inventory Specialist

Toronto, ON, Canada

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 31, 2026 at 4:0 AM

Purpose Unlimited is an independent financial services company with an unrelenting focus on customer-centric innovation, delivered through technology-driven solutions. Led by entrepreneur Som Seif, the company is developing a diversified product platform aimed at addressing historically underserved segments of the market. Purpose Unlimited’s businesses include Purpose Investments, Advisor Solutions by Purpose, and Driven.

Vacancy Status: This is a current opening.

Compensation: $65,000 - $85,000

Job Description

Who you are

As the successful candidate, you will provide high-level executive support to the Chief Client Officer (CCO), the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and their teams. Along with supporting assigned executives, this role provides cross-functional administrative support and backup coverage for other Executive Assistants during planned absences, to ensure continuity of business operations. Additionally, you will lead the sourcing and delivery of high-quality merchandise to reflect who we are as an organization, and in this capacity, ensure that there is a seamless flow of PU merchandise available.

This is a highly visible and impactful role, focused on creating meaningful experiences, serving as a trusted partner to senior leaders, and collaborating across the organization to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Responsibilities: What you will do & what you will own

Executive Support:

• Provide strategic and operational support to our SLTs, ensuring key priorities are effectively managed while fostering strong cross-functional relationships.


• Act as the primary liaison for all CTO and CCO and team meetings and initiatives, overseeing coordination, communications, and follow-through.


• Ensure they are thoroughly prepared for meetings and events by anticipating needs and preparing relevant materials, briefings, and information.


• Develop a strong understanding of their business areas to proactively support team members and enable leaders to focus on strategic priorities.


• Manage ad-hoc matters and emerging issues, exercising sound judgment to resolve them independently or act on their behalf when required.


• Handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism.


• Plan and deliver team events (on-site and off-site), ensuring seamless organisation and execution.

Merchandise & Inventory Specialist:

• Own end-to-end merchandise and inventory management, including planning, sourcing, ordering, tracking, and distribution.


• Maintain accurate inventory records and forecasting to ensure stock levels align with business needs, budgets, and timelines across all business lines.


• Design, implement, and continuously enhance inventory management systems and controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, scalability, and compliance.


• Identify and drive process improvements to optimise merchandise and inventory workflows and enhance operational efficiency.


• Proactively monitor inventory-related risks, addressing supply, timing, and demand fluctuations to minimise disruption.

Cross-Team Partnership:

• Work closely with our Client Experience, Sales, Marketing, People & Culture teams, and other key stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver merchandise solutions that support engagement, client initiatives, and organisational objectives.


• Serve as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders and external suppliers, ensuring clear communication and effective execution.


• Translate strategic priorities into clear, actionable merchandise and inventory plans, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Additional Responsibilities:

• End-to-end coordination of internal events, such as townhalls, mid-year, year-end and other team events.


• Provide backup coverage for other EAs during vacations and peak workload periods.

Qualifications: What you will bring

• Minimum 3+years of experience supporting senior executives as an Executive Assistant or in a Senior Administrative Assistant role.


• Proven experience managing complex calendars, meetings, travel, and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.


• Exceptional organizational, planning, and time management skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.


• Demonstrated experience sourcing corporate merchandise and managing inventory.


• Proven experience planning and delivering corporate events, meetings, and teams engagement initiatives.


• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.


• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and manage sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.


• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and project coordination skills, with the ability to anticipate needs and proactively identify solutions.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams) and experience using AI-powered productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar).


• Adaptable, self-directed, and collaborative, with a strong customer service mindset, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the flexibility to support evolving business priorities, including providing administrative backup coverage for colleagues as required.

Why should you join us?

• We are one of Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers' 2023 & 2024.


• We believe in innovation and a vibrant culture - work for an innovative, people-first, financial services firm that values entrepreneurialism.


• We believe in a flexible work structure - A flexible hybrid work model that empowers you to do your best work whether at home or the office.


• We care about your rewards - Competitive compensation including equity program.


• We care about your health - comprehensive group health and dental benefits and life insurance at little to no cost to you. We also offer a Lifestyle Spending Account for all your wellness needs.


• We care about your quality of life - a flexible paid time-off policy covering vacation, sick, and mental health days.


• We care about your family - Paid parental leave for eligible employees with a top-up.


• We care about your future - Generous Group RRSP matching and an optional TFSA program.


• We care about your development - We offer training opportunities and tuition support year-round.

Purpose Unlimited is an equal employer and we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and barrier-free work environment for all employees and candidates. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and if accommodation is required during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact any member of the People & Culture team at [e-mail]. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Our work philosophy is a hybrid model allowing for flexibility and collaboration.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this role.

We may use artificial intelligence technology to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. Final hiring decisions are made by qualified human reviewers.

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