Strategic Execution Assistant to Founder

Strategic Execution Assistant to FounderLocation: Remote (India-based preferred)Work Hours: Full-time, aligned to US business hours (PST, CST, or EST)Reports to: Founder & CEOCompany: STEPS TalentAbout STEPS TalentSTEPS Talent is a high-performance hiring and intelligence firm helping growth-stage and enterprise companies scale with precision. As we transition from a services-only model into a product-driven platform company, maintaining founder leverage and operational clarity is mission-critical. We operate at speed—with rhythm, intention, and structure. This role is central to sustaining that momentum.Role Overview:This is a high-trust, execution-focused role supporting the Founder directly.You will act as a central integrator—managing tasks, tracking deliverables, maintaining visibility across sales, operations, and internal initiatives, and ensuring the founder’s energy stays focused on high-leverage outcomes.You’ll be the filter between the founder and operational noise. You’ll surface the right information at the right time, ensure follow-through, and create systems for daily accountability.This role is for someone who brings structure to chaos, communicates with clarity, and thrives in a founder-led environment.Responsibilities:Founder Execution SupportManage daily and weekly task trackers, meeting prep, and follow-upsCoordinate calendar flow, protect focus blocks, and preempt conflictsPrioritize founder action items across internal and external commitmentsSales & CRM FlowMaintain Close CRM data: leads, deals, stages, and hygieneTrack sales and outreach activity, surfacing gaps or follow-upsSupport outbound coordination and light-touch lead trackingOperational CoordinationMaintain a centralized tracking spreadsheet of key accounts, warm allies, referrals, and opportunitiesCoordinate meetings across stakeholders and ensure updates are capturedManage communications cadence and internal check-insProduct, Project & Reporting VisibilityFollow up on key deliverables across product, GTM, internal ops, and financial trackingMonitor open loops, missed updates, and status changesElevate risks, blockers, or delays with clear, proactive communicationTrack alignment between founder directives and actual execution timelinesLinkedIn & External SupportSupport content flow and outreach via LinkedIn (optional, based on experience)Track responses, warm intros, and engagement with prospective contactsDraft or coordinate light communications on behalf of the founderTools & Skills RequiredMicrosoft 365: Excel (advanced), Outlook, Teams, WordClose CRM (or willingness to learn quickly)Notion (task tracking, light dashboards)Strong written and verbal English communicationHigh follow-through, discretion, and organizational integrityIdeal CandidateBased in India and available during full US hours3+ years supporting founders or senior operatorsStructured, fast-moving, and clear in both planning and communicationComfortable tracking multiple projects and surfacing what mattersTech-fluent and able to work independently without micro-managementBonus: experience with sales ops, product ops, recruiting, or reporting functionsWhy This Role MattersThe right hire will keep the founder focused on leverage, clients, and leadership.You will remove friction, close loops, and ensure the business runs with rhythm and clarity.You won’t just track tasks—you’ll help drive momentum.To ApplySend a short message and your resume or LinkedIn profile to role requires initiative, consistency, and execution—not just experience.