18 Aug
|
AP Designs
|
Mumbai
In an exhibition stall design company, an Executive Assistant (EA) is much more than someone who manages a calendar. They become the CEO's force multiplier, ensuring projects move faster, clients receive timely communication, and the founder spends time on growth rather than coordination.
For a company like AP Designs, where every project involves design, fabrication, logistics, client approvals, and deadlines, the EA acts as the central coordination point.
Primary Objective
Increase the founder's effectiveness by handling coordination, follow-ups, communication, and operations.
1. Executive SupportCalendar Management
- Schedule client meetings
- Coordinate design presentations
- Block focus time
- Plan travel for exhibitions
- Schedule BNI meetings and networking events
- Draft responses
- Archive completed conversations
Daily Planning
Every morning prepare:
- Today's meetings
- Pending approvals
- High-priority projects
- Client follow-ups
- Payments due
- Team bottlenecks
2. Sales Coordination
Before the meeting:
- Collect client requirements
- Create client folder
- Arrange previous references
- Ensure presentation is ready
- Send meeting reminders
After meeting:
- Send MOM (Minutes of Meeting)
- Assign action items
- Follow up for drawings
- Track quotation status
- Track probability of closure
Maintain CRM containing:
- Leads
- Proposal value
- Closing stage
- Expected closure date
- Follow-up schedule
3. Project Coordination
Once project is confirmed:
Maintain a checklist for every stall.
Example:
✔ Advance received
✔ Design brief complete
✔ Site dimensions received
✔ Design started
✔ Client approval
✔ Working drawings
✔ Production started
✔ Material procurement
✔ Printing
✔ Dispatch
✔ Installation
✔ Handover
✔ Photos received
The EA ensures nothing is forgotten.
4. Client Communication
The EA becomes the first point of contact.
Examples:
- Confirm meetings
- Send quotations
- Collect approvals
- Share invoices
- Update project st
📌 Executive Assistant/office Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 AP Designs
📍 Mumbai