Founders office associate

We’re currently looking for an executive assistant to be a supportive force who empowers our senior leadership. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver with exceptional communication skills and meticulous attention to detail. The main responsibility will include providing support to the Founders. Given the dynamic nature of the executive landscape, we rely on executive assistants to be flexible and consistent while maintaining the confidentiality of high-level systems and operations.

Experience Required: 1+ years of experience Location: Bengaluru

Responsibilities

• Manage professional and personal scheduling for the Founder, including agendas, mail, email, client management, task management .
• Coordinate complex scheduling and calendar management, as well as content and flow of
• information to the founder.
• Reminding the Director of important tasks and deadlines and ensuring tasks are completed on time.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Manage diaries by scheduling, prioritizing, and managing appointments, travel arrangements, and papers for meetings.
• Maintain effective communication and working relationships with key partners and stakeholders at an operational level; the organisation’s senior management team and key internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide support to other members of the Directorates as necessary.
• Maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality with all materials.
• Organize team communications, both internal and external.

• Manage the Founder’s calendar, meetings, appointments, and follow-ups.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Handle emails, calls, correspondence, and important communications.
• Prepare reports, presentations, meeting notes, and business documents.
• Track assigned tasks and ensure timely follow-up and completion.
• Conduct basic research and provide required information to the Founder.
• Assist with meetings, travel arrangements, and official activities.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of business and management information.
• Support the Founder with day-to-day coordination and other professional requirements as assigned.

- Assist the Founder with day-to-day business and operational tasks

- Conduct market and competitor research and prepare actionable insights

- Assist in business development and growth-related activities

- Coordinate with internal teams and candidates.

- Track ongoing tasks, deadlines, and deliverables

- Prepare reports, presentations, MIS, and business updates

- Support recruitment and HR-related activities when required

- Assist with marketing, social media, and content-related coordination

- Identify operational gaps and suggest practical solutions

- Follow up with team members and ensure tasks are completed on time

- Maintain organized records, trackers, and documentation

- Assist in special projects assigned by the Founder

- Take ownership of assigned projects from start to completion

We are looking for someone who:

- Doesn't wait to be told every small step

- Is comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment

- Can take responsibility for tasks and follow them through

- Is good at finding solutions rather than only identifying problems

- Can communicate clearly and professionally

- Wants to understand how a business is actually built and scaled

About Worql

Worql is a technology startup building software that helps IT services companies manage client engagements, track project changes, verify delivery, and maintain commercial accountability.

We work with founders and leadership teams at software development agencies and IT services firms, helping them manage client relationships and delivery operations more efficiently.

About the Role

We're looking for a motivated, resourceful Founder’s Office Associate to work directly with Worql's founder across business development, growth, research, and daily operations.

This is a hands-on role with significant responsibility from day one. Your primary focus will be helping Worql acquire new customers by identifying promising companies, engaging decision-makers, building relationships, and generating qualified sales opportunities.

Beyond sales, you'll contribute to marketing, market research, product feedback, and operational projects that support the company's growth.

We're looking for someone who takes initiative, communicates effectively, and can turn an assignment into a finished result without constant supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales

• Identify and research potential customers, particularly founders and executives of software development and IT services companies.
• Initiate personalized conversations through LinkedIn and email.
• Manage outreach campaigns, follow-ups, and prospect relationships.
• Qualify potential customers and schedule meetings with the founder.
• Maintain accurate records of prospects, conversations, and sales opportunities.

Growth & Marketing

• Research industry trends, competitors, and potential market opportunities.
• Help develop LinkedIn content, outreach messaging, and marketing initiatives.
• Identify new channels and strategies for reaching prospective customers.
• Support experiments designed to improve customer acquisition.

Founder’s Office & Operations

• Prepare company and prospect research ahead of important meetings.
• Assist with business documentation, spreadsheets, scheduling, and follow-ups.
• Test Worql's platform and provide structured feedback on the customer experience.
• Coordinate projects and complete assignments across different business functions.
• Provide concise daily updates on completed work, priorities, and challenges.

Who We're Looking For

• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
• Confidence communicating professionally with business owners and senior executives.
• Genuine interest in startups, entrepreneurship, technology, and B2B sales.
• Strong research, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Comfortable using LinkedIn, spreadsheets, and modern productivity tools.
• Willingness to learn quickly, experiment, and adapt in a fast-moving startup environment.
• Previous experience in business development, sales, marketing, or startup operations.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo, or CRM tools.
• Understanding of how software development agencies and IT services businesses operate.

Previous startup experience is not mandatory. Relevant internships, freelance projects, college initiatives, or independent work are equally valuable.

Compensation & Growth

• Fixed stipend: ₹22,000 per month.
• Sales meeting incentive: ₹500 for every qualified sales meeting booked and completed.
• Customer acquisition incentive: ₹2,500 for every paid customer engagement closed.
• Performance incentives: Uncapped.
• Career opportunity: High-performing candidates may receive an offer for a permanent full-time position after the initial three-month period.

You'll work directly with the founder, gain exposure to how an early-stage technology business operates, and have opportunities to take on greater responsibility as the company grows.

Submit your CV along with a short response (maximum 150 words) to the following question:

A client keeps asking a software development company for small additional features during a project. What problems might this create for the company's founder, and how would you initiate a conversation with that founder about the issue?

We're interested in how you think, communicate, and approach real business problems, not just your qualifications.

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About the Role: 

Alpha Design Technologies is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic MBA professional to work directly with the Chief Business Officer. This is a strategic role offering exposure to defence, aerospace, government business, technology solutions, and corporate strategy. 

The selected candidate will act as the CBOs trusted business associate, ensuring smooth execution of daily priorities, stakeholder coordination, customer engagement, and business operations while supporting strategic initiatives across Defence, Homeland Security, Aerospace, Government, and Enterprise sectors. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Executive & Business Support 

* Manage the CBO’s calendar, meetings, appointments, travel plans, and business priorities. 

* Coordinate meetings with government officials, armed forces, customers, partners, OEMs, and internal teams. 

* Prepare meeting agendas, presentations, briefing notes, and minutes of meetings. 

* Track action items and ensure timely closure through continuous follow-up. 

Customer & Business Coordination 

* Coordinate with customers before and after meetings. 

* Prepare meeting summaries and maintain records of discussions. 

* Follow up on proposals, quotations, technical submissions, and commercial discussions. 

* Build strong working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders. 

Technical & Proposal Support 

* Participate in customer discussions involving defence and technology solutions. 

* Coordinate with engineering, presales, program management, and delivery teams to obtain technical inputs. 

* Assist in preparing capability presentations, solution documents, technical notes, compliance matrices, and proposal responses. 

* Understand customer requirements and coordinate internal teams to develop suitable solutions. 

Project & Program Coordination 

* Track ongoing opportunities and strategic projects. 

* Maintain dashboards for business opportunities, proposal status, customer engagements, and key milestones. 

* Monitor deliverables and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks. 

* Coordinate across multiple departments to drive execution. 

Research & Market Intelligence 

* Conduct market research on defence, aerospace, homeland security, electronics, AI, surveillance, and government modernization initiatives. 

* Track new tenders, procurement opportunities, industry developments, and competitor activities. 

* Prepare executive summaries and business intelligence reports. 

Communication & Documentation 

* Draft professional emails, meeting notes, business correspondence, and presentations. 

* Maintain confidential business records and documentation. 

* Support preparation of management reports and strategic reviews. 

Desired Qualifications: 

* MBA from a reputed institution (Marketing, Operations, Strategy, International Business, or General Management). 

* Engineering background will be an added advantage. 

* 1–4 years of experience in business coordination, consulting, project management, presales, or business development. 

* Fresh MBA graduates with exceptional communication and analytical skills may also be considered. 

Required Skills: 

* Excellent verbal and written communication. 

* Strong presentation and documentation skills. 

* Ability to interact confidently with senior executives, government officials, defence customers, and OEM partners. 

* High level of professionalism and confidentiality. 

* Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. 

* Excellent organisational and time-management skills. 

* Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. 

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word). 

* Familiarity with CRM tools and project management software is desirable