Executive Assistant to Managing Director

About the role

We are seeking a high‑energy, proactive Executive Assistant to work directly with the Founder of Amaara Botanicals. This role offers first‑hand exposure to building a fast‑growing business and involves driving cross‑functional initiatives rather than routine coordination.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with the Founder on business priorities, special projects, and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate execution across Sales, Operations, Finance, HR, Legal, Marketing and other teams.
• Track action items, deadlines and deliverables to ensure timely closure.
• Prepare MIS reports, presentations, meeting briefs and minutes of meetings for senior leadership.
• Conduct market, competitor and business research and present actionable insights.
• Organise Founder‑level meetings with clients, partners, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Identify gaps, delays and bottlenecks and proactively flag them to the Founder.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with full discretion.

Required profile

• 2–3 years of experience in a Founder’s Office, CEO Office, Business Operations, Management Consulting, Strategy or Project Management role.
• Excellent communication, coordination and follow‑up abilities.
• Strong ownership, attention to detail and problem‑solving mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel
• PowerPoint