Lambent · 1 month ago
Part-Time Executive Assistant for Luxury Watch Accessory Start-up
Lambent is a luxury watch accessory start-up seeking a part-time Executive Assistant to support operational ramp-up. The role involves sourcing, vendor management, and assisting with the foundational business setup as the company prepares for market entry in late 2026.
Responsibilities
Research, identify and vet U.S.-based manufacturers for precision components and final assembly
Develop shortlists with quotes, capability assessments, compliance notes, and recommendations
Assist with foundational business setup, including vendor negotiations, timeline creation, and milestone planning
Coordinate with existing designers and overseas/US manufacturing partners
Manage administrative workflows: calendar, document organization, communication tracking
Set up operational systems and processes in Google Workspace and with project management tools
Support transition into scaling tasks (ecommerce research, inventory planning, packaging vendors, customer service workflows)
Anticipate founder needs and problem-solve creatively in a startup environment
Qualification
Required
3+ years' experience as an Executive Assistant, Operations Coordinator, or similar role in consumer goods, manufacturing, or e-commerce
Experience with product sourcing, vendor management, supply chain basics
Strong research skills, including ability to vet U.S.-based manufacturers and compare capabilities/quotes
Excellent communication skills (clear emails, call summaries, vendor follow-ups)
Strong tech skills across remote tools (Google Workspace, Sheets, Excel, Zoom, Slack, Trello/Asana)
Highly organized, proactive, able to work independently
Preferred
Experience with luxury goods or hardware products
Company
Lambent
Lambent Services is a boutique staffing agency that provides Personal and Executive Assistants to clients who care about the quality of their time.
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