Executive & Admin Assistant

About the Company The client is a wholesale importer and exporter of ingredients. The business operates with a lean but established team, including existing VA support across specialised functions. This role reports directly to the company owner and supports him personally with day-to-day operations, organisation, and communication management. About the Role We’re looking for a reliable, organised, and tech-savvy executive and admin assistant to work closely with the owner. This is a part-time starting role (20 hours/week) with the expectation of growing to full-time as trust is established. You’ll be the person who keeps the small things from slipping through the cracks — freeing the owner to stay focused on higher-level priorities. Key Responsibilities From day one • Perform daily/weekly checks to confirm automations and data imports are running correctly; log and flag any issues • Apply routine website content updates (copy-paste level; custom PHP/HTML backend — no coding required) • Check and maintain marketing material stock levels across warehouse and office locations via phone/email • Serve as a communication liaison — checking in with internal team members on behalf of the owner and relaying anything that needs his attention • Handle general admin tasks as assigned (Google Workspace — Docs, Sheets, Gmail) As trust develops • Manage the general company inbox (info@) — sorting, forwarding to relevant departments, and sending holding/clarification replies where needed • Act as a first filter for inbound inquiries, distinguishing buy-side vs sell-side contacts and routing accordingly • Support calendar management for the owner What We’re Looking For • Strong attention to detail — this role is all about consistency and follow-through • Comfortable working independently with minimal hand-holding • Tech-savvy; comfortable with Google Workspace and confident learning new tools • Basic familiarity with HTML is a plus (not required, but handy) • Good written English for professional email correspondence • Reliable availability during EST business hours (approx. 9am start) • Long-term mindset — the owner values loyalty and stability over short engagements Nice to Have • Experience supporting a senior executive or business owner • Familiarity with AI tools or automation workflows (Zapier, Make, etc.) • Prior experience in e-commerce, wholesale, or import/export environments Working Details Hours: 20 hrs/week (part-time start, with path to full-time 40 hrs) Time zone: EST — approx. 9am start (TBC) Location: Fully remote Why Join Assist World? 100% REMOTE $50 birthday bonus $200 testimonial bonus $500 entry monthly raffle NO TRACKER. NO PROBLEM