We are recruiting a Junior Assistant to join the executive team of our global organization that is committed to making progress inevitable. Working directly with the CEO’s Executive Assistant, this role will help plan and execute Antler’s global leadership’s calendar as well as our admin operations as we continue Antler’s growth—pursuing our fresh approach to early-stage investing and transforming startup ecosystems across six continents.

About Antler

Antler is the investor backing the world’s most driven founders, from day zero to greatness. Founded on the belief that people innovating is the key to building a better future, we partner with people across six continents to launch and scale high-potential startups that address meaningful opportunities and challenges. Knowing that exceptional founders can come from anywhere with any background, we have offices in 30 cities, including Singapore, Austin, New York, London, Berlin, Stockholm, Bangalore, Jakarta, Seoul, Tokyo, and Sydney. Our global community backs people from the beginning with co-founder matching, deep business model validation, initial capital, expansion support, and follow-on funding. Fueled by a personal passion that goes beyond traditional investing, we have helped create and invested in more than 1,000 startups across a wide range of industries and technologies, with the goal of backing more than 6,000 by 2030.

The world needs talented, determined, and resilient people to build a better future. Antler team members are part of an ambitious global community dedicated to helping the most driven founders move the world forward. We ease the path to entrepreneurship so more exceptional people can launch and scale companies that disrupt the status quo, create employment, contribute to GDP, and drive technology development and adoption.

We are looking for a junior executive assistant to be a supportive force that empowers our senior leadership. The ideal person for the job will be a proactive problem solver with strong communication skills and meticulous attention to detail. He/she will have previous experience working in an office environment, performing administrative duties, and providing support to management. Given the changing nature of the executive landscape, we rely on our assistants for flexibility and foresight, while maintaining confidences related to high-level systems and operations.

Objectives of this Role

• With a primary responsibility of supporting the global leadership, provide support to the executive team as directed to ensure that company goals and objectives are accomplished, and operations run efficiently
• Maintain and refine internal processes that support executives company-wide, coordinating internal and external resources to expedite workflow
• Manage communication between upper management and employees, liaising with internal and external executives on various projects and tasks
• Plan and orchestrate work to ensure the senior executives’ priorities are met, organizational goals are achieved, and best practices are upheld

Responsibilities

Support the Executive Assistant and the global leadership group with activities such as:

Admin

• Planning of travel, calendar management for management-level executives
• Assisting in organizing and coordinating events and communications
• Checking company email accounts and redirect requests to the applicable functions
• Owning process for application and renewal of work passes
• Liaising with government bodies, e.g. ESG and MOM

Operations

• Drive onboarding of new employees on to Antler’s systems and troubleshoot when access issues occur
• Act as the main point of contact for G Suite related admin
• Ownership of the Google Workspace, including but not limited to management and cleaning of Google emails, setting up Shared Drive folders and mailing groups

Office Management

• Support in maintaining the office condition and arrange necessary repairs
• Manage contract and price negotiations with office vendors and service providers
• Address employees' queries regarding office management issues (e.g. stationery, Hardware, and travel arrangements)

Lighthouse Logistics Pte Ltd is a local Logistics Solutions Provider, encompassing Project Logistics, Contract Logistics & Freight Forwarding.

The company is now expanding its Commercial Team.

We are looking for a passionate and results-oriented Sales Manager to drive revenue. The Sales Manager's responsibilities include generating leads, making sales calls, developing and meeting sales targets.

To be successful as a Sales Manager, you should be an inspired self-starter and able to drive sales growth. Ultimately, a top-notch Sales Manager should be able to build rapport with customers and close sales.

Project Logistics

Sales Manager (Project Logistics)

Roles & Responsibilities

• Achieve Sales Target and Revenue growth through developing new customers.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with client, enhancing customer satisfaction
• Participate in identifying corporate sales planning and strategies
• Preparation and submission of proposals to customers
• Respond and follow-up on customers’ enquiries and requests
• Communicate customer expectations internally and with vendors
• Provide timely and accurate information on industry or customers’ intelligence
• Collate and submit sales reports and analysis
• Develop strong customer relationships through regular visits or timely response to their queries
• Responsible for hunting of new customers and growth areas
• Ensure customers pay within their credit terms
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned by management

Person Specifications

• Diploma/Degree in Sales or any other discipline relevant to the supply chain or logistics industry
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in logistics or supply chain in a freight forwarding environment, preferably serving Oil & Gas industry
• Good presentation and communication skills
• Result-oriented, sales focused, process driven, people manager, organizer and planner, customer orientated with good interpersonal skills are the key success factors in this position
• Good sales track record
• Hands on operational person who will get involved in operations when required
• Self-Motivated and can work independently and as a team player

Additional Notes

The right candidate will be able to hit the ground running and immediately start opening doors with a short / mid / long term strategy that ensures consistent development in line with the operational capabilities of the business.

The right candidate will want to continually grow opportunities to be recognized as a Key Player in the Company.

· Answer incoming calls and perform other receptionist duties when needed

· Apply, maintain and update outlets’ relevant licences, (SFA, Electrical license, Music License, Liquor Licence etc.)

· Render administrative support to CEO and Business Planning Managers

· Assist Business Planning Managers for the setting up of new outlets and closure of outlets

· Maintain proper filing and disposal of confidential document

· Order office supplies, Stationary and research new deals and suppliers

· Run company’s errands to post office, SFA, SP services and office supply store

· Coordinates and organizes department meetings and conferences including meeting venue bookings, catering requirements, sets up the room and any other requirements of department meetings;

· Performs clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging courier services etc.

· Any other ad-hoc duties assigned.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together – building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities – all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be involved in the organisation and operations of major strategic events undertaken by the unit, including front line responsibilities like hospitality during events, ushering of VIPs/guests.
• Be aware of the current general topical issues locally, regionally and globally, and be able to effectively connect these general issues to the overall SMU key strategic initiatives.
• Able to propose and write persuasively on relevant topics/synopsis and connect the relevant internal and external speakers for OCCM’s thought leadership platforms.
• Able to propose the use of the appropriate platforms and formats for thought leadership events; effectively and efficiently organise thought leadership events on virtual platforms and/or hybrid events (a combination of virtual and physical format). Able to propose and use, where appropriate and when applicable, multi-platforms for an effective marketing reach.
• Able to propose and use, where appropriate and when applicable, multi-platforms for an effective marketing reach.

• Diploma / Degree with at least 3 to 5 years of working experience.
• Recent graduates may apply.
• Able to write persuasively, articulate confidently, and have mid to extensive events management experience.
• A team player with good inter-personal skills and IT savvy.

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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.