Executive Assistant to Managing Director – Business & Strategy

About the role

The client is looking for a highly ambitious Executive Assistant to work directly with the Managing Director. This is a strategic partnership role that goes beyond traditional administrative duties, focusing on driving execution across sales, business development, strategy, projects, operations, and performance management.

Key responsibilities

• Attend MD‑led meetings, capture detailed minutes, maintain action trackers and follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely execution.
• Monitor sales pipelines, business development opportunities, quotations and project status, identifying gaps and growth prospects.
• Support senior leadership in translating strategic decisions into measurable action plans, tracking KPIs and departmental deliverables.
• Coordinate cross‑functional initiatives, ensuring clear communication of management directives and alignment across Sales, Operations, Projects, Finance, HR and Marketing.
• Prepare business analysis, research reports, dashboards and executive presentations to enable data‑driven decisions.
• Drive accountability for critical initiatives, escalating risks or delays as needed.

Required profile

• Strong background in business strategy execution and organizational coordination.
• Proven ability to manage meeting action plans, commitments and stakeholder follow‑up.
• Experience monitoring sales pipelines, business development activities and project milestones.
• Excellent analytical mindset with a focus on converting strategic decisions into actionable plans.
• Comfortable working across multiple functions and driving cross‑functional collaboration.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to grow into a future Business Leader, DGM, GM or Business Head.
• Exposure to a fast‑growing window blinds and interior fit‑out business.
• Dynamic, execution‑driven environment in Sharjah.