Secretary / Executive Assistant

About the Role

The Founder’s Office professional will work closely with the Founder/Co-Founder onstrategic, operational, and business-critical initiatives. The role requires someone who ishighly organised, proactive, analytical, and comfortable working across multiple functionswhile maintaining confidentiality and ensuring timely execution.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic & Business Support

Assist the Founder in planning and executing key business initiatives.

Conduct research on market trends, competitors, customers, and industrydevelopments.

Prepare business presentations, reports, and management updates.

Support the Founder in evaluating new opportunities and business proposals.

2. Project Management

Coordinate and track high-priority projects assigned by the Founder.

Establish timelines, follow up with stakeholders, and ensure timely completion.

Identify delays, challenges, and dependencies and escalate them appropriately.

Maintain project trackers and provide regular progress updates.

3. Cross-Functional Coordination

Coordinate with HR, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Product, and Storeteams.

Ensure effective communication and follow-up on decisions taken by the Founder.

Act as a bridge between the Founder and various teams for important initiatives.

4. MIS & Data Analysis

Prepare MIS reports, dashboards, and presentations as required.

Analyse business data and highlight key trends, gaps, and opportunities.

Support the Founder with data-driven insights for decision-making.

5. Founder Support

Manage and organise important meetings, discussions, and follow-ups.

Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and action points where required.

Maintain confidentiality of sensitive business and organisational information.

Handle ad-hoc and time-sensitive assignments independently.

Required Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent coordination and follow-up skills.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to prepare professional presentations and reports.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to multitask and manage changing priorities.

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Commerce, Economics, or a related field

MBA/PGDM would be an added advantage.