Founder’s Associate (Growth & Operations)

Founder’s Associate (Growth & Operations)- GCC Expansion

**Freelance | Remote/Hybrid

💰 Salary: Competitive, based on experience

🕘 Working Hours: 30- 40 hours per week ( 9am - 6pm UAE local time)

📍 Location: Dubai based** Step Into a Role With Purpose, Ownership & Real Impact The Marisa Peer Organisation is a globally recognised leader in personal development and therapist training, supporting millions of people worldwide through transformational programmes and education. As we expand into the GCC region, we are looking for a highly organised and proactive Founder’s Associate to support our leadership team at a critical stage of growth. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with founders, contributing to both day-to-day operations and high-impact growth initiatives. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy bringing structure to complexity, and want to grow into a commercially focused role, this position offers both responsibility and long-term opportunity. The Opportunity As a Founder’s Associate (Growth & Operations), you will act as a central point of coordination across the business, ensuring the founders operate efficiently while supporting key initiatives tied to our GCC expansion. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role combining operational excellence with exposure to partnerships, sponsorships, and business development. In a fast-moving environment without traditional layers, you’ll play a key role in keeping priorities on track while identifying ways to support growth. Over time, the role is designed to evolve-offering increasing involvement in commercial and strategic initiatives. Key Responsibilities **🗂 Executive & Operational Support

Manage complex calendars, scheduling, and meetings across multiple time zones**

• Oversee inbox management, prioritisation, and drafting responses
• Coordinate travel, accommodation, and detailed itineraries
• Prepare meeting briefs, notes, and follow-ups
• Track tasks, actions, and ensure consistent follow-through
• Act as a reliable organisational point of support for the founders

**📈 Growth & Business Support

Research partnerships, sponsorships, and market opportunities (GCC-focused)**

• Support outreach to partners, media, and event organisers
• Assist with proposals and commercial opportunities
• Coordinate speaking engagements and external appearances
• Contribute to initiatives that support brand and business growth

Skills & Experience

• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Proactive and comfortable taking initiative in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities with consistency and reliability
• Comfortable handling administrative responsibilities to a high standard
• Commercially curious, with an interest in partnerships and business growth
• Adaptable and confident working in a founder-led environment

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting founders, executives, or senior leadership
• Exposure to business development, partnerships, or commercial roles
• Experience working in startups or high-growth environments
• Familiarity with GCC markets or international expansion (a plus)

💖 Why Join Us? **✨ Work directly with founders in a high-growth, international business

✨ Gain exposure across operations, strategy, and business development

✨ Play a key role in expanding into the GCC market

✨ High ownership from day one with real impact on business performance

✨ Clear pathway to grow into commercial and partnership-focused roles

✨ Be part of a purpose-driven organisation creating meaningful change globally**