Executive Assistant to Founder

About the role

TWH Furniture is seeking a proactive Executive Assistant to support the Founder in daily business, client relations, networking, and market research. The role is ideal for a well‑connected professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys turning ideas into action.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the founder’s calendar, meetings, appointments, and day‑to‑day schedule.
• Coordinate administrative tasks, follow‑ups, and correspondence.
• Serve as the primary liaison with clients, architects, interior designers, vendors, and other business partners.
• Assist in building and maintaining relationships with industry professionals.
• Proactively arrange meetings and introductions with architects and designers.
• Support recruitment efforts: source talent, schedule interviews, and follow up with candidates.
• Draft, edit, and manage emails and other communications.
• Conduct market research on furniture, interiors, and design trends.
• Track industry events, exhibitions, launches, and networking opportunities.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and research documents as needed.
• Maintain records, organize information, and ensure critical tasks are completed.
• Own ad‑hoc projects and tasks that arise in the founder’s workflow.

Required profile

• Extremely well‑connected within architecture, interior design, real estate, luxury, hospitality, or lifestyle sectors.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Confident when interacting with senior professionals and clients.
• Highly organized with strong follow‑up skills.
• Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Comfortable handling confidential information.
• Genuine interest in furniture, interiors, architecture, and design.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• PowerPoint / presentations
• Email & calendar management
• Google Workspace
• Canva (a plus)