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Executive Assistant – Founder & CEO
Location
South Africa
Posted
16 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Executive Assistant – Founder & CEO
Talent Sam
• CRM and sales follow-up management • Manage complex calendar across multiple verticals • Protect deep work blocks • Maintain inbox discipline (near-zero backlog standard) • Coordinate travel and speaking logistics • Maintain a weekly priority dashboard • Document key decisions and ensure follow-through • Operate independently without constant direction
Job Requirements
- 3–5+ years supporting senior executives or founders
- Direct HubSpot experience (required)
- Strong written English
- Experience in startup or growth-stage environments
- Comfortable working with CRM systems and project management tools
- EST working hours overlap required
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
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