[Hiring] Personal Assistant @The Sales Centre co

Role Description

  • Manage and coordinate executive calendars, including scheduling, rescheduling, and confirming meetings, appointments, and events across multiple time zones.
  • Monitor and manage inboxes by prioritising emails, responding professionally on behalf of executives, and ensuring urgent matters are addressed promptly.
  • Coordinate local and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, transportation, itineraries, and last-minute changes.
  • Prepare, edit, proofread, and organise documents, reports, presentations, proposals, and correspondence with a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
  • Track tasks, deadlines, projects, and follow-ups to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and accountability across teams.
  • Act as a gatekeeper and first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, maintaining professional communication at all times.
  • Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
  • Provide bookkeeping and administrative support, including invoicing, expense tracking, payment follow-ups, and maintaining accurate records.
  • Support operational workflows by creating and maintaining systems, processes, SOPs, and digital filing structures.
  • Coordinate virtual meetings, prepare agendas, take meeting notes, and follow up on action items.
  • Assist with research, data collection, reporting, and project coordination as required.
  • Liaise with clients, suppliers, and team members to ensure tasks and deliverables are completed efficiently.
  • Utilise project management and communication tools such as Asana, ClickUp, Slack, Trello, Microsoft Teams, and Google Workspace to maintain workflow and collaboration.
  • Anticipate executive needs, solve problems proactively, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks in a fast-paced remote environment.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Virtual Assistant, or Administrative Coordinator in a remote or fast-paced environment.
  • Exceptional organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zoom, Slack, and project management platforms such as Asana, ClickUp, or Trello.
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive and solutions-driven mindset.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
  • Comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision while remaining highly responsive and accountable.
  • Experience with bookkeeping, invoicing, CRM systems, or operational support will be advantageous.
  • Ability to manage executive priorities, stakeholder communication, and operational workflows effectively.

What We’re Looking For

  • We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and resourceful Remote Personal Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
  • This role requires someone who can think ahead, manage competing priorities, and provide seamless support to executives and teams remotely.
  • The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and confident in handling a wide range of administrative and operational responsibilities.
  • You should be comfortable working independently, communicating professionally with clients and stakeholders, and taking ownership of tasks from start to finish.

Benefits

  • The monthly salary is $900.
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