Part-Time Executive Assistant for Luxury Watch Accessory Start-up
Job Description
Part-Time Executive Assistant for Luxury Watch Accessory Start-up. (Ft Lauderdale)
Founder of a new luxury watch accessory brand seeks part-time Executive Assistant to support operational ramp-up. The brand is in early launch phase with design and manufacturing plans already defined. The focus now is execution, sourcing, and preparing for market entry in late 2026. Current need is for 10-15hrs/week assistance with a mostly remote flexible schedule. There is the possibility of an increased commitment including a full-time position if the fit is right.
Requirements
• 3+ years’ experience as an Executive Assistant, Operations Coordinator, or similar role
in consumer goods, manufacturing, or e-commerce • Experience with product sourcing, vendor management, supply chain basics • Strong research skills, including ability to vet U.S.-based manufacturers and compare capabilities/quotes • Excellent communication skills (clear emails, call summaries, vendor follow-ups) • Strong tech skills across remote tools (Google Workspace, Sheets, Excel, Zoom, Slack, Trello/Asana) • Highly organized, proactive, able to work independently • Experience with luxury goods or hardware products a plus
Responsibilities
• Research, identify and vet U.S.-based manufacturers for precision components and final assembly • Develop shortlists with quotes, capability assessments, compliance notes, and recommendations • Assist with foundational business setup, including vendor negotiations, timeline creation, and milestone planning • Coordinate with existing designers and overseas/US manufacturing partners • Manage administrative workflows: calendar, document organization, communication tracking • Set up operational systems and processes in Google Workspace and with project management tools • Support transition into scaling tasks (ecommerce research, inventory planning, packaging vendors, customer service workflows) • Anticipate founder needs and problem-solve creatively in a startup environment
10-15hrs/week, $45/hr