Executive Assistant - 15583

Somewhere; South Africa; Sur place; ZAR 971 000 - 1 457 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote work

Résumé du poste

A fast-scaling e-commerce company is seeking an Executive Assistant who will manage business operations and support the founder directly. The ideal candidate should have 4-8 years of experience supporting high-level executives and be familiar with e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Shopify. This role requires extreme attention to detail and strong digital skills, offering a flexible remote work setting within South Africa and LATAM.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years prior EA experience preferred.
• Strong digital and organizational skills are essential.
• Proficiency in project management platforms is a plus.
• Proficient in Google Suite, MS Office, and project management tools.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

Responsabilités

• Manage founder’s calendar and inbox.
• Oversee tasks and workflows across multiple projects.
• Support e-commerce operations such as Amazon and Shopify.
• Conduct research, prepare reports, and manage documentation.
• Act as a gatekeeper ensuring accuracy and reliability.

Connaissances

EA experience supporting founders/CEOs

E-commerce familiarity

Digital and organizational skills

Proficiency in Google Suite and MS Office

Ability to work independently

Outils

Google Suite

MS Office

Project management tools

Description du poste

Executive Assistant

Location: Texas, USA (Remote) - South Africa/LATAM
Industry: E-commerce & Trading (multi-brand, strong growth trajectory)
Employment Model: Independent contractor | Full-time Salary: Competitive salary (USD) Start Date: As soon as possible
Time Zone: Flexible, CST/EST

Company Overview

Our client is a fast-scaling e-commerce and trading company, projected to reach $10M in revenue this year. The company has a growing global team and are excited to bring on another forward thinker into the pack.
Team Culture: Fast-moving, growth-oriented, and global. The company values proactive, trustworthy, detail-oriented professionals who can scale alongside the business.

Role Overview

As the Executive Assistant, you will play a key role in managing business operations and supporting the founder directly. The role requires someone who can think critically, execute with precision, and support both administrative and e-commerce functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage founder’s calendar, scheduling, travel, and inbox
• Oversee workflows, task management, and follow-ups across multiple projects/brands
• Support e-commerce operations (Amazon, Shopify, email campaigns, etc.)
• Conduct research, prepare reports, and manage documentation
• Act as a detail-oriented gatekeeper, ensuring accuracy and reliability in deliverables

Hard Skills Required

• 4-8 years prior EA experience supporting founders/CEOs
• E-commerce familiarity (Amazon/Shopify/email marketing exposure preferred)
• Strong digital and organizational skills — SOP creation, reporting, and task management
• Proficiency in Google Suite, MS Office, and project management platforms
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight

Soft Skills Required

• Extreme attention to detail (non-negotiable).
• Proactive problem-solver and strong critical thinker.
• Trustworthy, reliable, and mature presence.
• Able to anticipate needs and think ahead rather than wait for instructions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Administrative