Senior EA & Business Development Associate

You must be Dubai-Based to apply for this position.
Salary: Competitive depending on experience.
Working Hours: Full-time flexibility required based on founder schedules and events
Location: Dubai-based applicants only (minimum 5 years living and working in Dubai preferred)

The Marisa Peer Organisation is a globally recognised leader in personal development therapist training and transformational education. Alongside entrepreneur and investor John Davy the business continues to expand across personal development AI media certification and live events.

This is a rare opportunity to work directly alongside two high-profile founders at the centre of a fast-moving international business. The role offers exposure across operations partnerships events media and business growth-placing you in rooms conversations and opportunities that shape the future of the brand.

If you thrive in high-performance environments enjoy solving problems at pace and want to play an active role in building something significant this position offers exceptional ownership and long-term opportunity.

This is not a traditional Executive Assistant role.

As Senior EA & Business Development Associate you will act as a trusted extension of Marisa Peer and John Davy-ensuring they remain organised protected and able to operate at speed while also supporting growth initiatives partnerships events and commercial opportunities.

Alongside executive support responsibilities you will help coordinate high-level relationships across Dubai business communities PR networks government organisations media opportunities and licensing conversations.

This is a hands-on fast-paced role for someone commercially aware highly organised socially confident and energised by proximity to founders building at scale.

Executive & Founder Support
Provide full executive support across diary management communications travel and priorities

Manage complex schedules across multiple time zones and fast-moving commitments

Coordinate detailed travel plans itineraries and logistics

Support day-to-day founder operations and ensure smooth execution across priorities

Events PR & External Relationships
Plan and coordinate live events in Dubai and internationally

Liaise with PR agencies and manage speaking media and networking opportunities

Build and maintain relationships across Dubai business and government communities

Support introductions partnerships and strategic relationship management

Business Development & Commercial Support
Support licensing conversations for the Marisa Peer and RTT brands

Assist with progressing commercial opportunities and partnerships

Provide operational and relationship support across founder-led business initiatives

AI & Content Support
Stay current with AI tools and integrate them into workflows where appropriate

Attend social and business events alongside the founders when required

Capture short-form content on iPhone and support basic social media editing and posting

Minimum 5 years living and working within Dubai
Strong understanding of Dubai business culture networks and relationship dynamics
Proven experience supporting founders executives or high-level entrepreneurs
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Commercially aware and comfortable supporting business opportunities
Adaptable proactive and comfortable working in fast-paced environments
Comfortable using AI tools and interested in emerging technology
Able to maintain professionalism discretion and composure under pressure

Experience coordinating events PR or media opportunities
Exposure to licensing partnerships or commercial negotiations
Experience supporting personal brands speakers or founder-led businesses
Familiarity with content capture and light social media editing

Work directly alongside globally recognised founders and entrepreneurs
High exposure across business media events and partnerships
Opportunity to play a key role in GCC expansion and growth initiatives
Dynamic fast-paced role with significant ownership and responsibility
Access to world-class personal development and entrepreneurial environments
Be part of a purpose-driven organisation creating impact at global scale