Executive Assistant – Founder

SEO Sherpa

. Provide vital, high-level support to the Founder and CEO and senior-level team members.

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeDubai • United Arab EmiratesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates exceptional organizational and project management skills, effectively managing competing deadlines and high-volume communications. Proficient in drafting professional communications and coordinating high-level support for executives while maintaining high standards and a results-driven approach.

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Project ManagementOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationProblem-Solving SkillsClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Email ManagementCalendar ManagementTravel CoordinationInvoicingContract HandlingDigital MarketingSEOPPC

Soft Skills

People ManagementResults-Driven ApproachHigh StandardsIndependence

Industry Keywords

High-Level SupportVIP Client ManagementAgency CommunicationsEvent Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide vital, high-level support to the Founder and CEO and senior-level team members.
Manage emails and calendars.
Coordinate travel arrangements.
Process visas and insurance.
Handle invoicing.
Manage in-office operations end-to-end.
Vet internal and external requests to protect the CEO's time for high-impact work.
Serve as a high-touch point of contact for VIP clients and brand partners.
Attend leadership team syncs, capture key notes, and track action items.
Hold department heads accountable to deadlines.
Draft and distribute agency-wide communications on behalf of the CEO.
Handle contracts and pricing with vendors and service providers.
Plan in-house activities, celebrations, special projects, and the annual conference.
Gain first-hand experience in digital marketing, including SEO and PPC, while working alongside specialists.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A++ organizational and people management skills; ability to handle competing deadlines, conflicting schedules, and dozens of projects.
Results-driven approach and ability to work from well-defined objectives.
Rock-solid project management skills and ability to see difficult things through to completion.
Ability to manage hundreds of emails per day and maintain inbox zero.
Exceptional written communication skills with polished, professional, personality-filled writing.
Exceptionally high standards.
Wickedly good problem-solving skills, with independence and passion.
Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, or willing to relocate there.

Benefits

Comp & perks

The opportunity to work with a talented team on an important mission.
Unlimited (paid) personal time off for vacation, sick, and wellness days.
Flexible hours and the freedom to work remotely (from anywhere!) for up to 6 weeks per year.
Radical transparency across company metrics and information ("open for business").
100% company-paid health insurance.
8-15% of the net profit gets shared amongst the team members you included.
A brand new Apple Mac on your first day.
Regular training, professional workshops, and book purchases covered by us.
Team retreats and meet-ups that bring together our remote-first workforce.
A fun work culture where we value your work and our client's business.
Relocation costs, flights, visas, and initial accommodation for candidates relocating to Dubai.