Executive Assistant to Founder

Company Overview4waysgroup is a founder-led, early-stage multi-sector venture based in the Philippines, with primary initiatives including:

• A proprietary e-commerce brand (specializing in garlic-based food products)
• AI applications and SaaS platform development

We combine traditional business sensibilities with modern innovation to build market-relevant, scalable products.At this stage, the company is in a startup/entrepreneurial phase:

• The business is currently led directly by the Founder, with a very small core team and no formal office yet.
• Day-to-day work may take place in cafés, co-working spaces, the Founder's residence, or on-site with partners and suppliers.
• Initial interviews and meetings are typically arranged in public locations such as cafés in central Manila.

Position SummaryThis is a foundational hire working directly with the Founder as a high-trust, multi-functional Executive Assistant.The role combines:

• Executive and business support
• Personal and lifestyle assistance
• Basic operations and coordination across different initiatives

We are looking for someone who wants more than a routine office job—someone who is open to building a long-term, high-trust working relationship with the Founder and growing together with the business as it scales.Key Responsibilities1. Executive & Business Support

• Coordinate the Founder's schedule, appointments, and meetings (online and in-person)
• Prepare basic documents, summaries, simple reports, and presentations as needed
• Assist in research (suppliers, partners, markets, venues, services) and organize findings clearly
• Support communication with partners, vendors, and service providers (via email, messaging apps, calls)
• Help follow up on to-do items, deadlines, and priorities across different projects

2. Operations & Logistics

• Handle purchases, deliveries, and basic procurement-related tasks
• Assist with simple bookkeeping support and document organization (receipts, invoices, contracts)
• Coordinate travel arrangements, bookings, and itineraries for domestic trips
• Accompany the Founder to meetings, events, or site visits when required

3. Personal & Lifestyle Assistance

• Assist with selected personal errands for the Founder (e.g., necessary purchases, bills, appointments)
• Help maintain smooth day-to-day routines so the Founder can focus on strategic work
• Drive the Founder to meetings and appointments when needed
• Manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism at all times

Ideal Candidate ProfileWe are looking for a mature, reliable, and career-oriented young professional who:

• Values long-term collaboration and mutual trust, rather than frequent job-hopping
• Is comfortable working closely with a Founder in a one-on-one setting on a daily basis
• Can adapt to a startup environment where tasks and priorities may shift quickly
• Is emotionally stable, practical, and able to discuss issues directly and constructively
• Is organized, proactive, and able to anticipate needs rather than wait to be told every step
• Maintains a professional and presentable appearance suitable for executive and client-facing settings

Due to the flexible hours, occasional travel, startup nature of the business, and optional housing arrangement, this position is particularly suitable for candidates who are:

• Currently single and without children, so they can devote more time, focus, and flexibility to an early-stage venture with fewer personal constraints
• Able to manage their own time and lifestyle with a high degree of independence

RequirementsApplications not meeting all essential criteria below may not be considered.Essential

• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher (from any recognized university)
• Work Experience: Prior experience in admin, executive assistance, accounting, sales, operations, or other relevant office roles
• Language: Strong communication skills; comfortable using English in a professional context (spoken and written)
• Driving: Valid driver's license with at least 1 year of driving experience
• Integrity: Strong sense of confidentiality, discretion, and personal responsibility
• Availability: Willingness to work with flexible hours and occasional weekend or evening tasks, depending on business needs

Preferred

• Experience supporting a founder, entrepreneur, or senior executive
• Prior exposure to small businesses, startups, or fast-changing work environments
• Comfortable using basic digital tools (office software, messaging apps, online research, simple spreadsheets)

Work Arrangement

• Type: Full-time
• Structure: No fixed office hours; task- and outcome-driven structure
• Location: Primarily within Manila, with work taking place in cafés, co-working spaces, the Founder's residence, or partner locations
• Team Setup: Early-stage, founder-led company; this role will be one of the first core hires and will work very closely with the Founder

Compensation & Benefits

• Monthly total salary: ₱45,000 PHP (inclusive of base and performance components)

The package includes:

• Base salary (fixed portion)
• Performance-based bonus (evaluated monthly; may be reduced in part or in full if performance issues arise, following proper internal review and in compliance with Philippine labor laws)
• All government-mandated benefits and contributions (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, etc.)

Further growth in responsibilities and compensation may be possible over time, depending on performance and the company's development.Application & InquiryIf you are interested in this opportunity and feel that the description matches your profile and ambitions, please reach out for more details or to arrange an initial conversation:

• Telegram (chat only): @fourwaysgroup

Please briefly introduce your background, current situation, and why this kind of early-stage, founder-focused role interests you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Php45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Flextime

Work Location: In person