Senior EA, Business Development Associate

Marisa Peer

Senior EA & Business Development Associate supporting high-profile founders in Dubai. Role requires managing executive schedules, business development, and event coordination.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeDubai • 🇦🇪 United Arab EmiratesSenior💰 AEDNaN per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide 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
Plan 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
Support 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
Stay 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Be part of a purpose-driven organisation creating impact at global scale
Access to world-class personal development and entrepreneurial environments
High exposure across business, media, events, and partnerships

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Soft Skills

exceptional attention to detailstrong communication skillsrelationship-building skillshighly organisedcommercial awarenessadaptabilityproactivityprofessionalismdiscretioncomposure under pressure