Founder Executive Assistant (Growth Track to Operations Manager)

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The founder's trusted representative in Uganda. Help launch businesses, coordinate projects, supervise teams, attend meetings, negotiate suppliers. Opportunity to grow into Operations Manager. Full-time in Kampala.

• Founder's representative with significant responsibility
• Growth track to Operations Manager
• Requires 2 years experience and Bachelor's degree

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Find a Job + + + + Search Founder Executive Assistant (Growth Track to Operations Manager) billionaire branding and marketing Operations 2 weeks ago Easy apply New Kampala Full Time Retail, Fashion & FMCG USh 1,500,000 - 2,000,000 Share link Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via SMS Job summary Become the founder's trusted representative in Uganda. Help launch businesses, coordinate projects, supervise teams, attend meetings, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure work gets done even when the founder is abroad. An exciting opportunity with significant career growth for an ambitious professional. Min Qualification: Bachelors Experience Level: Entry level Experience Length: 2 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Kampala, Uganda Job descriptions & requirements We are seeking an exceptional individual to serve as the founder's trusted representative in Uganda. This is not a typical office assistant role. You will work directly with the founder to help launch businesses, coordinate projects, supervise people, attend meetings, solve problems, and ensure work gets done even when the founder is outside Uganda. If you are ambitious, resourceful, and enjoy building businesses rather than simply maintaining them, this role offers significant opportunities for growth. Outstanding performance can lead to promotion into an Operations Manager or senior leadership position as the organisation expands. Key Responsibilities Founder Support Act as the founder's representative in Uganda. Attend meetings on behalf of the founder. Provide written, photo, and video updates. Coordinate the founder's projects and priorities. Follow up until assigned tasks are completed. Business Development Identify new business opportunities. Meet suppliers and negotiate favourable prices. Research markets and competitors. Prepare quotations and business comparisons. Build relationships with partners and service providers. Operations Coordinate daily business activities. Recruit and supervise staff where required. Monitor project timelines and budgets. Inspect completed work before payments are approved. Help establish efficient systems and processes. Administration: Prepare reports and presentations. Maintain organised records. Manage schedules and appointments. Assist with planning meetings and events. Handle confidential information professionally. Skills & Experience Applicants should: Have excellent communication skills. Be highly organised and detail-oriented. Solve problems independently. Be confident dealing with professionals at all levels. Learn quickly and adapt easily. Be comfortable using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and AI tools such as ChatGPT. Have at least two years of professional work experience. Hold a Bachelor's degree (preferred but not essential if experience demonstrates exceptional ability). Personal Qualities The ideal candidate is: Honest and trustworthy. Self-motivated. Resourceful. Calm under pressure. Professional in appearance and conduct. Curious and eager to learn. Comfortable taking responsibility. Passionate about building successful businesses. What Success Looks Like Within your first year, you should be able to: Coordinate multiple business projects successfully. Build strong supplier and partner relationships. Recruit and oversee small teams. Reduce the founder's operational workload. Ensure projects continue moving smoothly in the founder's absence. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to work directly with an entrepreneur building multiple businesses across different industries. You will gain practical experience in business strategy, project management, operations, negotiation, recruitment and leadership while helping shape companies from the ground up. 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