Executive Assistant & Commercial Enablement to CEO

UpSkill Universe; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual learning grants

Early Friday finishes

Unlimited paid holiday

Flexible, hybrid working

Referral/bonus schemes

Well-being initiatives

Strong tech setup

Job summary

UpSkill Universe is seeking an Executive & Commercial Assistant to support the CEO, manage a busy diary, and drive commercial enablement. The role blends executive operations with account research, outreach and CRM management, using AI tools to speed processes.

Based in London with hybrid working and occasional UK/international travel, you will help prepare board materials and coordinate stakeholder communications while building pathways into business development for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Two to five years in an executive assistant or business support role.
• Experience managing a senior diary and coordinating meetings with stakeholders.
• Proven ability to use AI tools daily for research, drafting and outreach.
• Hands-on CRM experience; HubSpot preferred; Salesforce/Dynamics considered.

Responsibilities

• Own the CEO's diary, inbox and meeting preparation to protect time for selling and relationships.
• Research accounts, prepare outreach, and track CEO relationships in CRM.
• Ensure conversations and introductions are followed up by the Sales team.
• Keep HubSpot up-to-date and automate processes to speed operations.
• Coordinate board, leadership and client preparation; support travel and events.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Written and verbal communication

AI tools usage

Stakeholder management

Tools

HubSpot

Salesforce

Dynamics

Job description

UpSkill Universe is seeking an Executive & Commercial Assistant to support the CEO, manage a busy diary, and drive commercial enablement. The role blends executive operations with account research, outreach and CRM management, using AI tools to speed processes.

Based in London with hybrid working and occasional UK/international travel, you will help prepare board materials and coordinate stakeholder communications while building pathways into business development for the right candidate.