Strategic Executive Assistant to Founders (Istanbul)

Holly Palm; Fatih; On-site; TRY 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Holly Palm in Istanbul is seeking an Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced startup to support the Founder and leadership team. You will organize calendars, coordinate travel, prepare reports, and help drive business efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of EA experience, excellent Turkish and English communication, and strong discretion. The role offers a dynamic work environment with changing priorities and opportunities to grow within a growing tech agency.

Qualifications

• Preferably at least 1 year of experience as an Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, or in a similar role supporting senior leadership or founders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Turkish and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Founder's calendar, meetings, travel arrangements, and daily schedule to ensure efficient time management.
• Prepare and organize presentations, reports, executive documents, proposals, spreadsheets, and other business materials with exceptional attention to detail.
• Track key decisions, action items, deadlines, and ongoing projects, ensuring timely follow-ups and smooth execution.
• Support the Founder in strategic initiatives by coordinating priorities, organizing information, and keeping projects on track.
• Manage meeting logistics, prepare agendas and materials, document key takeaways, and monitor follow-up actions.
• Anticipate the Founder's needs, proactively identify potential challenges, and resolve issues before they arise.
• Handle confidential business information with the highest level of discretion, professionalism, and integrity.
• Act as a trusted operational partner to the Founder, helping optimize daily workflows and improve organizational efficiency.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Discretion / confidentiality

Independent work

Report & presentation prep

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Holly Palm in Istanbul is seeking an Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced startup to support the Founder and leadership team. You will organize calendars, coordinate travel, prepare reports, and help drive business efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of EA experience, excellent Turkish and English communication, and strong discretion. The role offers a dynamic work environment with changing priorities and opportunities to grow within a growing tech agency.