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Executive Assistant Operations Lead

Salix Data

full time Nairobi Posted 2 days ago

What We’re Looking For**

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Business, HR, Communications, Project Management, or similar)

  • 5+ years’ experience supporting senior executives, with exposure to high-performance environments

  • Proven ability to lead, mentor, or coordinate a team

  • Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail

  • Confidence working with international clients and remote teams

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What Will Set You Apart**

  • Experience building or improving processes, SOPs, or operational systems

  • Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, CAP, or similar)

  • Exposure to global organizations or distributed teams

  • Training or experience in leadership, coaching, or team development

EA Training & Development**

  • Lead onboarding and training of Executive Assistants to ensure strong, consistent foundations

  • Develop practical playbooks, SOPs, and training materials

  • Assess readiness and support smooth transition into live client environments

  • Continuously improve training based on real delivery insights

Operations & Program Management****

  • Oversee day-to-day performance and delivery of EAs

  • Track output, identify gaps, and implement improvements quickly

  • Standardize tools, workflows, and best practices across the team

  • Bring structure and clarity to a fast-moving environment

Client Engagement & Delivery Support****

  • Support client onboarding to ensure seamless EA integration

  • Join client calls where needed to maintain alignment and quality

  • Act as a point of escalation for operational or service-related issues

  • Work closely with internal teams to ensure strong client satisfaction

Team Leadership**

  • Mentor and guide EAs to maintain high standards of professionalism

  • Support performance management and continuous development

  • Contribute to hiring and building a strong EA bench