Bamboo Works

Executive Assistant and Operations Partner (E-Commerce)

Bamboo Works  •  Republic of the Philippines (Remote)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

We are looking for an Executive Assistant and Operations Manager to work closely with the Founder of a rapidly growing E-Commerce company. This is not your traditional EA role , you’ll be a trusted partner, enabling the Founder to focus on strategic growth while you keep the business running smoothly

Work Hours: 20-40 hours/week (part-time and can transition into full-time); EU working hours
Work Set-Up: Remote (PH-based); Independent Contractor
Salary: $800-$1600

Role Responsibilities:

Founder Support & Operations

  • Manage the Founder’s inbox, calendar, and priorities to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Schedule and coordinate projects, meetings, and high-priority initiatives.
  • Build and maintain SOPs from Loom recordings for repeatable processes.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly business reports to track performance and progress.
  • Manage Google Sheets dashboards for key metrics and operational oversight.
  • Coordinate financial processes, including expense tracking and budget monitoring.
  • Conduct daily sync calls and provide clear weekly reporting.

Project Management

  • Coordinate and track projects across multiple brands and teams.
  • Ensure deadlines, deliverables, and responsibilities are clear and met.
  • Translate high-level objectives into actionable timelines and measurable outcomes.
  • Drive accountability and progress, reporting obstacles before they escalate.
  • Take ownership of project momentum—even when priorities shift.

Systems & Process Management

  • Create, refine, and document internal workflows to improve efficiency.
  • Manage recurring task boards in Notion, Trello, or similar tools.
  • Spot bottlenecks early and implement effective solutions.
  • Continuously optimize systems to enhance productivity and clarity.

Partnerships & Growth Support

  • Support and coordinate influencer, affiliate, and B2B partnerships.
  • Manage communications with external partners and ensure timely execution of initiatives.
  • Track results and provide actionable insights to drive growth.

Personal Assistance & Logistics

  • Handle personal scheduling and travel arrangements.
  • Manage ad hoc tasks, research, and special projects as needed.

Role Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant or Operations Manager supporting an e-commerce founder or CEO.
  • Proven expertise in operations and project management, with the ability to set up systems from scratch.
  • Exceptionally proactive, structured, and solution-oriented, you thrive on creating order from chaos.
  • Excellent written communication and follow-through, you summarize, document, and close loops without being prompted.
  • Confident decision-maker who knows when to act independently and when to escalate.
  • Advanced Google Sheets skills (dashboards, reporting, automation).
  • Experience with Loom, Slack, and at least one project management tool (Notion, Trello, Airtable, Asana).
  • Fluent in written and spoken English.
  • Strong experience with travel planning and logistics management.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with Shopify and/or e-commerce marketplaces (Amazon, Bol.com).
  • Familiarity with financial coordination (invoices, expense tracking, reporting).
  • Experience managing affiliate, influencer, or B2B partnerships.
  • Familiarity with productivity tools (Superhuman, Akiflow, Raycast, etc.).

Recruitment Process:

  • Initial Interview with HR
  • Client Interview
  • Offer and Onboarding
Bamboo Works

About Bamboo Works

At Bamboo Works, we make hiring overseas easy, accessible, and affordable.

We provide businesses globally with top-tier professionals from regions such as the Philippines and South America.

Why should you hire overseas?

• You exhausted your local talent pool

• You're facing rising labor cost

• You want to diversify your workforce

• You need a flexible solution for expanding your team

Great, but there are the typical (and logical) concerns such as:

• Compromising on quality

• Transparency, oversight & commitment

• How to find & attract the best talent that stays

That's where we come in. We take care of everything from sourcing and recruiting the top 1% of candidates to onboarding, administration, and payroll management.

How it works:

1. Tell us what you need, so we can line up the most suitable candidates for your review

2. Talk to the ones that have potential and choose the right fit

3. We take care of all administration, and onboard your new hires into your company

4. We will be there along the way to help you manage, optimize and grow

Let us do the work, so you can stay focussed on what matters.

Schedule a call with our team today, so we can evaluate how to bring your business further!

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Dubai, AE
Year Founded
2022
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