Business Development VA

Job Summary:
We’re seeking someone to step in as a highly organized, commercially aware Business Development Executive Assistant and act as our founder’s right hand. You’ll support a growing portfolio of brands by keeping priorities on track, carrying business development through, and making sure no opportunity is overlooked. This seat suits someone proactive, discreet, and comfortable working at a senior level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the founder’s calendar, inbox, and daily priorities so each day runs 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
• Keep CRM records up to date and track pipeline progress, deadlines, and next steps
• Draft proposals, presentations, and professional business correspondence
• Coordinate with brand teams and external contacts on the founder’s behalf
• Prepare regular updates and reports on business development activity
• Handle sensitive and confidential information discreetly

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 grasp 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
• A high level of discretion and professionalism
• Diligent, organized, and independent
• 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
• Able to keep multiple projects in motion at once

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’ll carry real responsibility, have room to take initiative, and be able to grow into a broader role as the group expands. If you enjoy being the person who keeps everything moving, we’d love to hear from you.