Executive Assistant To CEO

Starclinch; New Delhi; On-site; INR 4,50,000 - 6,75,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic startup in New Delhi seeks a proactive Operations Executive to support various functions, enhance operational efficiency, and collaborate across teams. The ideal candidate will have up to 2 years of experience, demonstrate strong problem-solving and people skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role offers exposure to C-suite leaders and significant impact on organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in operations, executive assistance, or process/project management.
• Strong people skills and a bias for action.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
• Comfortable with Excel, Google Sheets, and basic documentation tools.
• Experience with calendar management.
• Hands-on experience with CRM software or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Jump in when things go wrong and turn chaos into clarity.
• Spot inefficiencies and redesign processes for better systems.
• Serve as a gatekeeper for the CEO's strategic decisions.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure alignment.
• Manage supply and inventory with precision.
• Influence team culture and resolve conflicts.
• Document workflows and design standard operating procedures.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

People skills

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Zoho

Job description

About StarClinch:

What you'll actually do (And why it matters):

• Firefighter & Fixer: When things go wrong—missed deadlines, resource gaps, operational glitches—you jump in and turn chaos into clarity.
• Build Better Systems: Spot inefficiencies, bottlenecks, or outdated processes and redesign them. Your work lays the foundation for how the company operates more efficiently.
• The CEO’s Strategic Shield: Gatekeeper filtering distractions, resolving internal escalations, and ensuring the CEO focuses only on high‑impact decisions.
• Liaison Across Teams: Work alongside cross‑functional teams—Events, Finance, Tech, HR—and ensure alignment on everything from major campaigns to spontaneous challenges.
• Command Supply & Inventory: From ensuring event kits are stocked to avoiding last‑minute logistical nightmares, you own resource management with military precision.
• Build Trust & Culture: Silent force behind team morale. Resolve conflicts or initiate culture‑building activities, influencing how people experience work.
• Institutional Memory Keeper: Design SOPs and document repeatable workflows. Make it easier for others to learn from past mistakes and avoid them altogether.

Why this role is a Launchpad for future Leaders!

• C‑Suite Exposure: Work side‑by‑side with the CEO and senior leaders, understanding the why behind major decisions.
• 360 Business View: Be involved in every function—from marketing to finance to HR—like a mini‑MBA in motion.
• Stakeholder Management: Interact directly with internal teams, external vendors, and partners. Learn how to manage expectations, communicate under pressure, and lead without a title.
• Impact at Scale: Your actions directly influence how efficiently and happily the organization operates. Feel your impact every single day.

Who Thrives here:

• You’re a natural problem‑solver who doesn’t wait to be told what to do.
• You communicate clearly, listen actively, and handle pressure with a calm head.
• You’re organized, accountable, and always looking 10 steps ahead.
• You care about people and systems. And you know the two aren’t mutually exclusive.

Qualifications (don't worry if you don't tick every box)

• 0‑2 years of experience in operations, executive assistance, or process/project management.
• Strong people skills and a bias for action.
• Ability to thrive in fast‑paced, high‑stakes environments.
• Comfortable with Excel, Google Sheets, and basic documentation tools.
• Have done Calendar management.
• Someone who has hands‑on experience with using Zoho, CRM software, or any tool which makes the daily tasks easier.
• Bonus: Experience in event management, consulting, or startup operations.