Executive Assistant to the Founder - Sales & Business Operations

About the role

YES Equipment Suppliers helps manufacturers and growing businesses find, source and implement production equipment, with ongoing technical and operational support. The company is looking for a resourceful, commercially minded person to work directly with its Founder across sales, business operations and executive support. This is a hands-on role for someone who can spot opportunities, solve problems, manage competing priorities and follow through without constant supervision.

Key responsibilities

• Sales and revenue generation: pursue opportunities through historical sales, existing customers, inactive leads and outstanding quotations; qualify needs, source equipment, prepare quotations, negotiate within approved limits and close sales independently
• Manage inquiries through Zoho CRM, SalesIQ, email and other channels, and maintain an accurate sales pipeline and customer follow-ups
• Research potential customers, suppliers, tenders, grants and partnership opportunities
• Coordinate customer orders, suppliers, shipments, deliveries and payment follow-ups, and keep CRM records, deadlines and communications accurate
• Resolve routine issues and delays so commitments are fulfilled
• Support the Founder's correspondence, scheduling, meetings, travel and documents, and track commitments and anticipate needs
• Use CRM systems, Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, AI tools and online research to investigate problems and recommend practical improvements

Required profile

• Demonstrated sales experience, including prospecting, negotiation and closing
• Experience in business operations, coordination or executive support
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
• Experience with Zoho, B2B sales, procurement, equipment sourcing or tender preparation is an advantage
• Comfortable working in a changing business environment and making routine decisions within agreed boundaries

Required skills

• Strong CRM and Microsoft Office skills
• Digital and research skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

The salary starts at TT$6,500 per month (negotiable based on experience) plus sales commission, Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 4 PM or 8 AM to 5 PM. Candidates apply by submitting a CV and a short answer to a question about an independent opportunity they identified or a business problem they solved; shortlisted candidates complete a practical assessment.