Virtual Assistant.

Hi there! I’m hiring a part-time virtual assistant to help me to work on administrative tasks, create systems for the business, and to support our marketing initiatives.

I am looking for someone who is organized, creative, and looking for an interesting position that will be able to expand with their talents.

REQUIREMENTS:

- Proven experience as a Virtual Assistant or relevant role
- Familiarity with social media platforms
- Familiarity with project management tools like Trello, Clickup, and Asana
- Experience with word-processing software and spreadsheets (e.g. MS Office, Google Suite)
- Knowledge of online calendars and scheduling (e.g. Google Calendar)
- Excellent email and instant messaging communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent grammar and high attention to detail, bonus for creative writing skills
- Strong online research and critical thinking skills to discover product information
- Familiarity or Experience with content development and distribution in the areas of:
a) Email marketing – (e.g. Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Zoho, Shopify)
b) Social Media posting – (e.g. Hootsuite, Tailwind, Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook)
c) Photo management, editing tools. Able to arrange graphic images for various forms of communication, email, social, website.


ABOUT YOU:

For this position, you must possess the following qualities to be successful:

- Great written communicator
- Fast implementer & self-starter
- Dependable & trustworthy
- Detail-oriented
- Curious, persistent, and willing to learn
- Have a “get the job done” attitude

Additional experience that will be helpful:
- Experience with online product management (eCommerce) such as:
a) Shopify website for inputting/editing products
b) Listing products, preferably on a design marketplace (Chairish, 1st Dibs, Houzz) and eBay
- Personal interest/knowledge in design and European history/periods as it relates to furniture and decorating.

ABOUT ME:

Here are a few things you should know about me:
I am a marketing and innovation entrepreneur with several businesses. This role is to work on one of those businesses, The Antique Warehouse.
The Antique Warehouse is an antique furniture, light fixtures, and accessories business that sells products across North America. We do not have a retail store but do have a warehouse showroom that is only used for customer viewing by appointment.
Most of the sales happen online or via phone/email, especially since the pandemic.
My products are visible in a number of online marketplaces in addition to my own Shopify website and my interest is to increase the exposure and frequency of visits.
I move very fast & expect the people I work with to be the same way
I am very loyal to my employees & treat them with respect
I give bonuses for doing a good job (If the business makes money, you should too!)
You can learn more about me here: Upgrade to see actual info

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Administrative:
- Document admin procedures & then follow those procedures if needed
- General admin tasks
- Reporting, tracking from various selling
- Organization of digital files – products and photos
- Create documentation of marketing processes to streamline workflow
- Support logistics/shipping as needed

Marketing:
- Build and schedule email campaigns in Mailchimp, Shopify
- Create and post on social media; Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook
- Work with CRM to maintain customer database and tasks

Product Management:
- Maintain/Update product information and pricing
- Research competitive pricing and history on key products
- Manage/optimize product images; edit, crop, etc.

15-20 hours per week with the opportunity to expand

ABOUT COMPENSATION:

Pay weekly
We pay bonuses for great work
We give pay increases based on performance


HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in this position and believe you have the qualities listed above to be successful, please complete this Google Form: Upgrade to see actual info
Then email Upgrade to see actual info and in the subject line, type: “#JobOpp application has been submitted” In the first paragraph of the email, tell me why you want this job.

Once you submit your responses, I will respond within 72 hours.

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Congratulations you made it to the end! I look forward to learning more about you.

This is an ongoing position. I want to work with you for years, not weeks.