Executive Assistant to Founder

Ugaoo Agritech Pvt. Ltd.; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to high-level strategy

Opportunity to shape a unique category

Work directly with the Founder

Job summary

A leading gardening brand in India is looking for a Strategic Executive Assistant to support the Founder. This role involves managing the Founder’s calendar, handling communications, and ensuring efficient coordination across teams. Candidates should have 4–7 years of experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite. Join a dynamic team and help shape the future of gardening while working directly with the company's leadership.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Founder’s calendar and daily plan.
• Handle vendor calls and external communications.
• Act as a liaison with internal stakeholders.
• Document decisions and priorities for the Founder.
• Anticipate needs and streamline processes.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Proactive mindset

Detail-oriented

MS Office proficiency

Google Suite proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

At Ugaoo, we’re not just selling plants—we’re redefining how people experience nature. As India’s leading gardening and plant lifestyle brand, we’re building a seamless ecosystem that blends D2C, immersive retail experiences, and large-scale green transformations.

From our fast-growing online presence to our expanding network of thoughtfully designed stores across Pune, Mumbai, and Bangalore, Ugaoo is creating green destinations that inspire and educate. Alongside this, our landscaping and garden services bring nature into homes, offices, and communities across the country.

Backed by leading investors and driven by a passionate team, Ugaoo is shaping India’s gardening movement—bringing plants closer to every home and space.

We’re seeking a highly organized, proactive, and presentable Strategic Executive Assistant to partner with our Founder. This role goes beyond administrative support—it’s about enabling the Founder to stay focused on high-impact priorities, while driving efficiency and ensuring seamless coordination across teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the Founder’s Day: Drive calendar management and daily planning so the Founder is laser focused on high-impact business priorities.
• Be the First Line of Connection: Manage vendor calls, external communications, and follow-ups—representing the Founder with clarity and confidence.
• Bridge Across Teams: Act as the Founder’s extension with internal stakeholders, ensuring smooth coordination and timely execution of key deliverables.
• Keep the Founder Aligned: Document to-dos, decisions, and priorities, making sure nothing slips through the cracks.
• Represent with Impact: Step into conversations on behalf of the Founder with professionalism and strong business etiquette.
• Efficiency: Anticipate needs, streamline processes, and create systems that keep the Founder operating at peak productivity.
• Plan Seamlessly: Handle all travel and logistics with precision—making every journey effortless and well-organized.

Requirements:

• 4–7 years of relevant experience as an Executive Assistant or similar coordination role.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with proven ability to prioritize.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; articulate, confident, and professional.
• Presentable and polished, with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven mindset.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite, and modern collaboration tools.

What’s in it for you

Work directly with the Founder of India’s leading gardening and plant lifestyle brand.

• Be part of a fast-scaling business shaping a unique category through different channels.
• Gain exposure to high-level strategy, decision-making, and execution.

Join us, and help shape the future of gardening and grow with us, because Plants Grow People.