Assist World

Executive/Admin Assistant (Events & Entertainment)

Assist World  •  South Africa (Remote)  •  14 days ago
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Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized, personable, and proactive Executive/Admin Assistant to support a fast-paced events & entertainment business specializing in weddings, corporate events, AV, lighting, and DJ services.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a people-facing support role and enjoys balancing client communication, admin coordination, and operational follow-through. You will act as the owner’s right hand — ensuring leads are followed up with consistently, clients feel supported, and critical event paperwork and logistics never slip through the cracks.

The ideal candidate is warm, conversational, detail-oriented, and able to communicate naturally with clients without sounding scripted or robotic.

Location & Schedule

  • Remote

  • Strong preference for South Africa-based candidates

  • Part-time to start (20 hrs/week)

  • Potential to grow into full-time (40 hrs/week)

  • Must overlap with US Eastern Standard Time (EST) working hours

  • Occasional weekend availability during busy event season required

Key Responsibilities

Lead & Client Follow-Up (CORE)

  • Follow up with warm leads via calls, texts, emails, and CRM communication

  • Maintain consistent follow-up cadence until leads convert or close

  • Send templated emails, event information, quotes, videos, and photos

  • Schedule discovery calls, consultations, and site visits

  • Keep communication friendly, natural, and relationship-focused

Admin & Coordination

  • Manage inboxes and calendars

  • Confirm appointments and reminders

  • Handle Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and venue paperwork

  • Ensure venues receive all required documentation before events

  • Update CRM notes, tasks, and lead statuses accurately

  • Create and improve templates, checklists, and repeatable workflows

  • Coordinate with vendors and production teams for smooth handovers

Reporting & Operational Support

  • Track lead pipeline activity and follow-up metrics

  • Provide end-of-day updates and weekly reports

  • Flag risks, blockers, or missed follow-ups proactively

Must-Have Requirements

  • 3+ years experience in:

    • Executive Assistance

    • Admin Support

    • Customer Service

    • Sales Support

    • Events Coordination

  • Strong spoken and written English

  • Extremely natural conversational communication style

  • Strong follow-through and organizational skills

  • Comfortable making warm outbound calls

  • CRM experience

  • Google Workspace proficiency

  • Strong task management and attention to detail

  • Ability to work independently and proactively

  • Comfortable learning new systems and tools quickly

Nice-to-Haves

  • Weddings/events industry experience

  • AV/event production exposure

  • Vendor coordination experience

  • COI or venue paperwork experience

  • Calendly, Slack, WhatsApp experience

  • Spreadsheet reporting skills

  • Apple/Mac familiarity preferred

  • Canva experience helpful

Ideal Personality

  • Human and conversational — not scripted

  • Warm, personable, and engaging

  • Calm under pressure

  • Detail-obsessed

  • Ownership mentality

  • Proactive and urgent with follow-ups

  • Adaptable and coachable

  • Reliable and flexible

  • Comfortable in fast-moving environments

Success Metrics

  • Fast response times

  • No missed follow-ups

  • Zero missed venue documentation

  • Accurate CRM updates

  • Increased booked consultations and conversions

  • Reliable communication and reporting

Why Join Assist World?
100% REMOTE
$50 birthday bonus
$200 testimonial bonus
$500 entry monthly raffle
NO TRACKER. NO PROBLEM

Assist World

About Assist World

With 35+ years of collective experience, Assist World utilizes talent and leadership across the globe; saving business owners while maximizing work efficiency.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Las Vegas, NV
Year Founded
2022
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