This is not a traditional Executive Assistant role.

As Senior EA & Business Development Associate, you will act as a trusted extension of Marisa Peer and John Davy-ensuring they remain organised, protected, and able to operate at speed while also supporting growth initiatives, partnerships, events, and commercial opportunities.

Alongside executive support responsibilities, you will help coordinate high-level relationships across Dubai business communities, PR networks, government organisations, media opportunities, and licensing conversations.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role for someone commercially aware, highly organised, socially confident, and energised by proximity to founders building at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Executive & Founder SupportProvide full executive support across diary management, communications, travel, and priorities

Manage complex schedules across multiple time zones and fast-moving commitments

Coordinate detailed travel plans, itineraries, and logistics

Support day-to-day founder operations and ensure smooth execution across priorities

Events, PR & External RelationshipsPlan and coordinate live events in Dubai and internationally

Liaise with PR agencies and manage speaking, media, and networking opportunities

Build and maintain relationships across Dubai business and government communities

Support introductions, partnerships, and strategic relationship management

Business Development & Commercial SupportSupport licensing conversations for the Marisa Peer and RTT brands

Assist with progressing commercial opportunities and partnerships

Provide operational and relationship support across founder-led business initiatives

AI & Content SupportStay current with AI tools and integrate them into workflows where appropriate

Attend social and business events alongside the founders when required

Capture short-form content on iPhone and support basic social media editing and posting

Skills & Experience

Minimum 5 years living and working within Dubai

Strong understanding of Dubai business culture, networks, and relationship dynamics

Proven experience supporting founders, executives, or high-level entrepreneurs

Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Commercially aware and comfortable supporting business opportunities

Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in fast-paced environments

Comfortable using AI tools and interested in emerging technology

Able to maintain professionalism, discretion, and composure under pressure

You must be Dubai-Based to apply for this position. br> Salary: Competitive, depending on experience. br> Working Hours: Full-time, flexibility required based on founder schedules and eventsbr> Location: Dubai-based applicants only (minimum 5 years living and working in Dubai preferred)/p>