How a Plant-based Soap Brand Hired an Executive Assistant for $1,200/ month

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. :-)

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What does this client’s business do?

Our client manufactures handmade, plant-based soaps free of harsh ingredients, chemicals, detergents, and animal fats. The best part– each soap is uniquely made and can even be personalized to each customer’s preference, including scents! 

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Who was hired, and what was their role?

They were looking for an Executive Assistant who’s highly organized and can also assist in marketing administrative tasks. At Somewhere, we helped them hire Noreen.

As an Executive Assistant, Noreen does the following:

• Organizing store openings and checking on their marketing activities
• Scheduling social media posts 
• Coordinating signage orders and other required materials for new store openings
• Managing and responding to emails

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What is the salary of the individual they hired?

Noreen now works full-time in the client time zone for $1,200 per month.

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What was the candidate’s background before being hired?

Noreen has been in administrative roles since 2016. She has done travel planning, customer service, social media management, bookkeeping, data entry, research, and file management. Noreen was also an Administrative Assistant for a government agency where she worked on payroll, inventories, communication materials, and calendar management. Her eye for detail and organizational skills made Noreen the best candidate to hire. 

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Need to hire someone like this too?

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