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How a Digital Agency Hired a Remote Admin Assistant for $900/ month

Learn how our clients utilize Somewhere to hire top overseas talent.
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Success Stories is a regular series all about the talent our clients hire via Somewhere and how much they cost. New here? Somewhere is a remote staffing agency that helps small businesses hire top overseas talent for 80% less than US equivalents.

Editor’s note: Some customers prefer not to be named, so we’ve purposefully removed their company name in this article. We’re their secret weapon. :-)

What does this client’s business do?

Our client is an agency specializing in Google Ads Pay Per Click (PPC) campaigns. They help businesses make more profit through smart PPC management, conversion rate optimization, analytics, and business-focused KPIs.

Who was hired and what was their role?

With a growing number of clients seeking a stronger online presence, they needed an Admin Assistant to manage finance and administrative tasks. Somewhere helped them hire a remote executive assistant, selecting Ann as the best candidate for the role.

As an executive assistant, Ann is responsible for:

  • Managing invoices and documents
  • Handling pipeline management
  • Sending email blasts and managing calendars
  • Conducting page speed checks and assisting with minor marketing tasks

 

What is the salary of the individual they hired?

Ann now works full-time in the client time zone for $900 per month.

What was the candidate’s background before being hired?

Ann has seven years of experience in administrative management. She’s not new to working with foreign clients, as she has been working for Australian companies since 2013. Her tasks included assisting customers through various channels, handling invoices, and creating social media posts. Ann would be described by a previous client as trustworthy and independent. 

Need to hire someone like this too?

Looking to hire remote executive assistants or hire remote virtual assistants to support your business? Somewhere can help!

We specialize in connecting businesses with top overseas talent at 80% less than U.S. equivalents. Whether you need an Executive Assistant, Virtual Assistant, or an Administrative Professional, we’ll help you find the perfect fit.

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