Executive Assistant - Market Partner

51Talk; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

51Talk is seeking a Local Market Partner / Executive Assistant to act as a trusted local contact in Saudi Arabia. You will support the team with market insights, research, coordination, communication and practical business tasks to help navigate the Saudi market.

You will identify local contacts, coordinate meetings and follow-ups, and handle administrative duties as required. Strong English skills and knowledge of the Saudi business environment are essential, and independence is valued.

Qualifications

• Strong English communication, written and spoken.
• Good knowledge of the Saudi market and business environment.
• Highly reliable, trustworthy, proactive and resourceful.
• Strong communication, organization and follow-up skills.
• Comfortable working independently with changing requests.

Responsibilities

• Provide insights on the Saudi market, culture and business environment.
• Conduct research on local companies, services, people and market trends.
• Coordinate meetings, communication and follow-ups with local contacts.
• Identify relevant people, businesses and service providers.
• Handle practical and administrative tasks as needed.
• Solve local challenges and find practical solutions independently.

Skills

English communication

Saudi market knowledge

Reliability

Proactivity

Communication skills

Job description

Local Market Partner / Executive Assistant

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable, resourceful, and adaptable individual to act as a trusted local point of contact for our team in Saudi Arabia.

You will support us with local market insights, research, coordination, communication, and practical business-related tasks, helping us better understand and navigate the Saudi market.

• Provide insights on the Saudi market, culture, and business environment.
• Conduct research on local companies, services, people, and market trends.
• Coordinate meetings, communication, and follow-ups with local contacts.
• Identify relevant people, businesses, and service providers.
• Handle practical and administrative tasks when required.
• Solve local challenges and find practical solutions independently.

What We're Looking For

• Strong English communication skills, written and spoken.
• Good knowledge of the Saudi market and business environment.
• Highly reliable, trustworthy, proactive, and resourceful.
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-up skills.
• Comfortable working independently and handling changing requests.
• Previous experience in business support, research, operations, administration, recruitment, consulting, or executive assistance is a plus.

Salary: Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.