Executive Assistant

Job Title: EA for VP of Revenue

Location: APAC Region

About Us:

ELSA is a leading innovator in English communication assessment technology, dedicated to transforming how people improve their English skills. Our flagship product, ELSA Speak, acts as a personal mobile coach, helping users enhance their communication abilities by providing real-time feedback on what they say (grammar and vocabulary) and how they say it (pronunciation and intonation). By leveraging advanced signal processing and generative AI, ELSA Speak identifies user errors and delivers precise, consistent and actionable guidance for improvement.

At ELSA, our vision is to be the global leader in teaching real-time, conversational English, with the aim of helping over 1.5 billion language learners worldwide. We are here to celebrate and empower every individual on the global stage to build confidence, be understood, and help share their story. Come join our very talented team of people working to make a difference using the power of AI, with our proprietary speech recognition technology!

About the Role:

We seek a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support Will Polese, VP of Revenue at ELSA Corp. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can manage schedules, coordinate projects, and act as a key liaison for internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong problem-solving skills, and have experience supporting C-level or senior executives in high-growth companies.

Key Responsibilities:

- Calendar & Meeting Management: Efficiently manage the VP’s schedule, coordinate meetings, and handle extensive global travel arrangements.

- Communication & Coordination: Act as the main point of contact between the VP of Revenue and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication.

- Project Management: Assist in tracking key revenue initiatives, following up on action items, and ensuring timely completion of projects.

- Administrative Support: Handle expense reporting, document preparation, and maintain key business records.

- Event & Conference Coordination: Organize logistics for team off-sites, industry conferences, and client meetings.

- Confidentiality & Discretion: Manage sensitive information with professionalism and high discretion.

- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline administrative workflows and increase efficiency.

Requirements:

- Experience: 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, preferably supporting senior leaders in a sales or revenue-focused environment.

- Skills: Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.

- Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Slack, Zoom, and CRM tools like Salesforce and HubSpot. Also adept and curious about GenA tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, etc.

- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Problem-Solving: Ability to anticipate needs, take initiative, and proactively resolve issues.

- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with high autonomy.

- Preferred: Prior experience in SaaS, edtech, or a startup environment is a plus. Proficient in at least two languages, preference given to Japanese, Bahasa, Mandarin, or Vietnamese.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a mission-driven company making a difference in language learning.
• Lead a dynamic and innovative pedagogy and linguistics team.
• Work at the storefront of AI applied to language learning.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and drive growth for ELSA, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role to nhi.nguyen@elsanow.io.