Business Development VA

We are looking for a highly organized, commercially aware Business Development Executive Assistant to act as the right hand to our founder. You will support a growing portfolio of brands by keeping priorities on track, driving business development follow-through, and making sure opportunities do not slip through the cracks. The ideal candidate is proactive, discreet, and comfortable operating at a senior level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the founder's calendar, inbox, and daily priorities to keep the day running smoothly
• Prepare meeting agendas, briefing notes, and follow-up summaries with clear action items
• Research prospects, potential partners, and market opportunities across the group's brands
• Support outreach and follow-ups with leads, partners, and key stakeholders
• Maintain CRM records and track pipeline progress, deadlines, and next steps
• Draft proposals, presentations, and professional business correspondence
• Coordinate with brand teams and external contacts on behalf of the founder
• Prepare regular updates and reports on business development activities
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Mandatory Skills:

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in business development support
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong calendar, inbox, and task management skills
• Commercial awareness and a solid understanding of how sales and partnerships work
• Strong research skills and the ability to summarize findings clearly
• Proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 and CRM tools
• High level of discretion and professionalism
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
• Strong communication skills

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting a founder, CEO, or senior leadership team
• Background in lead generation, sales support, or proposal writing
• Experience supporting more than one brand or business
• Ability to build clean presentations and documents (Canva, PowerPoint, Google Slides)
• Familiarity with project management tools such as ClickUp, Notion, or Asana
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Why Join Us:

This is a chance to work closely with a founder and gain exposure to strategy, partnerships, and growth across several brands. You will have real responsibility, room to take initiative, and the opportunity to grow into a broader role as the group expands. If you enjoy being the person who keeps everything moving, we would love to hear from you.