Founder's Chief of Staff & Operations Manager Position: EA + Personal Manager + Brand Operations Location: Gurgaon, Haryana ️ Working Days: Monday to Friday Experience Required: 2+ years About The Role We are looking for an exceptional, high-energy professional to serve as the backbone of a founder-led business and personal brand. This is not a conventional EA or PA role — it sits at the intersection of both, combining sharp operational execution with strategic thinking, brand management, and lifestyle coordination. You will be the founder's extended brain — anticipating needs, driving execution, representing the founder with authority in negotiations, and ensuring that both personal and professional commitments are managed with precision and care. Key Responsibilities Business & Operations Own and manage the founder's professional calendar — meetings, pitches, networking events, and business commitmentsCoordinate with team members, vendors, collaborators, and external partners on behalf of the founderLead vendor negotiations — rates, contracts, and timelines — with assertiveness and commercial acumenManage project timelines, deliverables, and accountability across multiple workstreamsHandle all high-priority business communications requiring the founder's attentionSupport recruiting efforts — coordinate with talent acquisition partners, screen candidates, and manage interview schedulingManage and track brand collaboration deals, agreements, and partnership deliverables Personal Brand & Lifestyle Management Maintain the founder's personal calendar including social commitments, dinners, personal appointments, and eventsTrack all personal branding assignments and ensure timely payment follow-ups across brand collaborationsManage corporate and personalized gifting — sourcing, budgeting, vendor coordination, and executionPlan, coordinate, and manage both personal and professional events — from intimate dinners to large gatheringsTravel coordination — logistics, bookings, itineraries — and accompany the founder to key events and functions when requiredAct as the first point of contact across personal commitments, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks Negotiations & Representation Negotiate rates, terms, and conditions with vendors, collaborators, and service providers on the founder's behalfRepresent the founder's interests assertively across collaborations, brand deals, and operational mattersMaintain and nurture key professional relationships with discretion and consistency Experience WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR 2+ years managing a founder's, CEO's, or C-suite executive's schedule and operationsDemonstrated experience in vendor management, event coordination, or brand operationsFamiliarity with the demands of a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment Personality & Skills Bold and assertive — able to negotiate, push back, and advocate firmly on the founder's behalfExceptionally organized with an eye for detail and zero tolerance for dropped ballsProactive mindset — anticipates needs rather than waiting to be toldStrong written and verbal communication skills in English — crisp, professional, and articulateDiscreet, trustworthy, and able to handle sensitive personal and professional information with complete confidentialityEnergetic, flexible, and available beyond standard working hours when requiredYoung, driven, and hungry to grow within a dynamic founder-led environment Technical Proficiency Proficient with Google Workspace (Calendar, Drive, Gmail, Docs, Sheets)Comfortable with scheduling tools, project management platforms, and communication appsAbility to pick up new tools quickly What We Offer A front-row seat to building a business from the ground up — exposure across strategy, operations, and brandCompetitive salary, negotiable based on experience and capabilityDirect mentorship and close collaboration with the founderA high-trust, high-responsibility role with real ownership from day oneGrowth opportunities as the business scales Candidates with prior founder-facing experience are strongly encouraged to apply.