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Executive Assistant - 15583

Executive Assistant - 15583

Somewhere • Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA
16 days ago
Job description

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

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Executive Assistant - 15583 • Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA