personal assistants job is to support a manager or executive by managing their time schedule appointments and take care of other tasks. They may also help with correspondence notetaking and event planning.
Responsibilities
Time management: Organize and plan how to divide time between tasks
Scheduling: Schedule meetings and appointments
Communication: Answer phone calls take messages and send emails on behalf of their manager
Notetaking: Take notes and prepare expense reports
Event planning: Organize events and plan itineraries
Travel arrangements: Make travel arrangements and manage itineraries
Filing: Organize filing systems
Bookkeeping: Handle bookkeeping and other clerical duties
Required skills
Attention to detail: Pay close attention to details to avoid mistakes
Communication: Communicate clearly and concisely
Organization: Create systems for managing inventories and documents
Multitasking: Manage multiple tasks without getting overwhelmed
Interpersonal skills: Interact with many people as an extension of their employer
Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality and discretion
Microsoft Office: Be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite
Other considerations Ability to follow established processes and Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
meeting with clients virtually or during sales visits. demonstrating and presenting products. establishing new business. maintaining accurate records. attending trade exhibitions, conferences and meetings. reviewing sales performance. negotiating contracts and packages.
Education
Graduation