Executive Assistant / Project Coordinator for Product Development

Posted last week

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Summary

We’re looking for a sharp Executive Assistant / Project Coordinator to help take ownership of our product development process. This is not a basic admin role. We need someone who can stay on top of moving parts, follow up without being chased, coordinate with internal team members and suppliers, and make sure projects keep moving forward. The right person has experience supporting or managing product development, sourcing, manufacturing, packaging, and coordinating between our team, vendors, and overseas manufacturers Responsibilities: Own the follow-up process for product development projects Track open tasks, deadlines, samples, supplier updates, and internal feedback Coordinate between our team, vendors, and manufacturers Keep projects organized and moving without needing constant reminders Flag delays, missing information, or unclear next steps Help turn ideas into organized action steps Requirements: Strong experience as an Executive Assistant, Project Coordinator, or Operations Assistant Experience with product development, sourcing, manufacturing, or physical products is strongly preferred Very organized and proactive Clear written communication Comfortable following up with people until things are done Able to take ownership, not just wait for instructions Please apply only if you have experience managing moving parts and keeping projects on track. Experience working with suppliers or manufacturers in China is strongly preferred.

  • More than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • $28.00

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    $47.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type

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Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Project Management
Product Development
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:20 to 50
  • Last viewed by client:last week
  • Interviewing:
    1
  • Invites sent:
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  • Unanswered invites:
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About the client
Member since Jun 27, 2024
  • United States
    Monsey1:47 PM
  • $65K total spent
    34 hires, 7 active
  • 2,845 hours

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