Virtual Assistant – Business Development & Executive Support

Virtual Assistant – Business Development & Executive Support Elite Performance Coaching | Executive Advisory | Leadership Development | Public Speaking The Opportunity I am looking for an exceptional Virtual Assistant to support the growth of my coaching, advisory, leadership development and public speaking work. This is more than an administrative VA role. I need someone who is proactive, commercially aware, highly organised and confident taking ownership of outreach, lead generation, follow-ups and business development. You will work closely with me to create opportunities, strengthen systems and ensure that potential clients and partnerships are managed with excellence. Key Responsibilities Business Development & Outreach Research and identify prospective clients, organisations, schools, sports organisations, businesses, conferences and strategic partners. Send 50–100 high-quality, personalised outreach emails per week. Identify coaching, speaking, leadership development, executive advisory, podcast and partnership opportunities. Manage follow-ups and nurture prospects from initial contact through to booked meetings. Lead & Pipeline Management Maintain an accurate CRM/database of prospects, conversations and opportunities. Track leads, follow-up dates, responses and next actions. Ensure opportunities do not become lost through poor administration or inconsistent follow-up. Executive & Communication Support Draft professional emails, proposals and follow-up correspondence. Support diary management, meetings, speaking enquiries and general business administration. Communicate professionally with executives, athletes, schools, organisations and potential partners. Weekly Performance Reporting Provide a clear weekly report covering: Outreach completed Leads generated Responses received Follow-ups completed Meetings booked Active opportunities Key priorities for the following week Recommendations to improve results Initiative & Business Growth I do not want someone who simply waits for instructions. The right person will proactively identify new opportunities, markets, partnerships, systems and strategies that could strengthen the business. You should be comfortable saying: “I noticed an opportunity here — this is what I recommend we do next.” Who I’m Looking For You must have: Exceptional written and spoken English with excellent grammar and attention to detail. Strong organisation, time management and administrative skills. High professionalism, discretion and reliability. Confidence communicating with senior professionals and decision-makers. A strong work ethic and ability to work independently. A proactive, resourceful and solution-focused mindset. The ability to learn quickly, receive feedback and continually improve. Confidence using digital tools, CRM systems, Google/Microsoft applications and AI productivity tools. Previous experience in business development, executive assistance, lead generation, sales support or professional services would be highly advantageous. Key Performance Expectations Performance will be measured primarily through quality and outcomes, including consistent delivery of 50–100 targeted outreach emails per week, accurate pipeline management, timely follow-ups, qualified meetings generated and evidence of proactive contribution to business growth. This is not a mass-emailing role. Quality, research, personalisation and relationship-building matter. Compensation & Performance Bonus Compensation will be discussed with shortlisted candidates. There will also be an opportunity to earn performance-related bonuses based on successful client acquisition, speaking engagements, contracts generated and exceptional contribution to business growth. Full details will be discussed with successful candidates. The Person Ultimately, I am looking for someone who can become a trusted extension of me and the business — someone who understands the vision, protects the standard and helps create momentum. You should be hungry to grow, teachable, commercially minded and committed to excellence. If you are looking simply to complete tasks, this probably isn’t the right role. If you want to take ownership, create opportunities and grow alongside an ambitious business and brand, I would love to hear from you.