Executive Assistant To Managing Director | Premier Fine Linens

Premier Fine Linens; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Fine Linens in Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) seeks a strategic executive to support the MD/CEO, drive cross-functional initiatives and deliver data-driven insights. You will prepare MIS, dashboards and management reports, coordinate governance, and ensure timely follow-up on action points.

The role requires experience in CEO/MD offices, advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills, and the ability to interact with senior leaders. MBA/PG from IIM/ISB is preferred; 2+ years in related roles is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate/Postgraduate from IIM or ISB only.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a CEO MD/Executive/Strategy Office.
• Experience working with CEO/MD/CXO is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of business operations, strategy and management reporting.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; dashboard building and data presentation.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Support to MD: collaborate on priorities and key organisational projects.
• Business Analytics & MIS: prepare dashboards, KPI reports and performance analysis for the MD.
• Management Reviews: assist monthly/quarterly reviews with data and action trackers.
• Action Tracking: follow up on key decisions and ensure closure.
• Business Performance Analysis: analyze sales, profitability, operations and working capital to identify trends.
• Strategic Projects: drive cross-functional initiatives from planning to closure.
• Research & Insights: conduct market/industry research and present concise insights.
• Presentation Preparation: develop executive reports and briefing notes for leadership meetings.
• Cross-functional Coordination: liaise with Business Heads and senior management to drive execution.
• Meeting Management: prepare agendas, materials, minutes and trackers for MD meetings.
• Follow-up & Governance: establish structured follow-up for critical decisions and priorities.
• Confidentiality: handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Executive Office Effectiveness: create systems and dashboards to improve MD office responsiveness.
• Ad-hoc Strategic Support: undertake special assignments entrusted by the MD.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Dashboards

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Executive support

Communication skills

Education

IIM/ISB preferred

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Strategic Support to MD: Work closely with the MD on strategic priorities, business initiatives and key organisational projects.


• Business Analytics & MIS: Prepare and maintain management dashboards, MIS, KPI reports and business performance analysis for the MD.


• Management Reviews: Support preparation and coordination of monthly/quarterly business reviews, including presentations, data analysis and action trackers.


• Action Tracking: Track key decisions and action points from MD meetings, follow up with respective functional heads and ensure timely closure.


• Business Performance Analysis: Analyse sales, profitability, operations, working capital, productivity and other critical business metrics to identify trends, gaps and opportunities.


• Strategic Projects: Support the MD in driving cross-functional strategic projects from planning through execution and closure.


• Research & Insights: Conduct market, competitor, industry and business research and present concise insights to support decision-making.


• Presentation Preparation: Develop high-quality presentations, management reports and briefing notes for leadership meetings.


• Cross-functional Coordination: Work with Business Heads, HODs and senior management to collect information, coordinate initiatives and drive execution.


• Meeting Management: Prepare agendas, review materials, minutes and action trackers for important MD-level meetings.


• Follow-up & Governance: Establish a structured follow-up mechanism for critical decisions, projects and organisational priorities.


• Confidentiality: Handle highly confidential business, financial, people and strategic information with complete discretion.


• Executive Office Effectiveness: Help create systems, dashboards and processes that improve the effectiveness and responsiveness of the MDs Office.


• Ad-hoc Strategic Support: Undertake special assignments, analysis and projects entrusted by the MD.

Preferred candidate profile

• Graduate/Postgraduate from IIM or ISB only.


• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a CEO Office, MD Office, Executive Office or Strategy Office.


• Prior experience working directly with a CEO / Managing Director / CXO is mandatory.


• Strong understanding of business operations, strategy and management reporting.


• Excellent Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; ability to build dashboards, analyse data and present insights.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with an ability to convert data into actionable business insights.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to interact confidently with senior leadership and functional heads.


• Highly organised, structured and detail-oriented, with strong follow-up and execution discipline.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and time-sensitive assignments independently.


• Demonstrated ability to work on cross-functional strategic projects.


• High level of maturity, discretion and integrity when handling confidential information.


• High ownership, initiative and bias for action; should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, owner-driven business environment.


• Preference for candidates with exposure to business analytics, consulting, corporate strategy, management consulting or strategic project management.