Overview
Administrative Assistant Jobs in Los Angeles Metropolitan Area at ClimbCo Group
Title: Administrative Assistant
Company: ClimbCo Group
Location: Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Executive Assistant / Founder Associate
Huizhou, China (Relocation Welcome)
About ClimbCo Group
ClimbCo Group is one of Asia’s fastest-growing climbing industry companies, designing, manufacturing, and installing climbing walls, climbing holds, safety flooring systems, and air purification equipment for commercial climbing gyms across Asia-Pacific.
Our customers include commercial climbing gyms, universities, private homes, recreation centers, and international climbing brands.
Today, we manufacture in China and operate projects across China, Southeast Asia, Australia, and North America.
Over the next decade, our goal is to build the leading integrated climbing company in Asia, combining manufacturing, distribution, gym development, and operation under a single platform.
This role is an opportunity to work directly with the founder during that growth.
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Who We Are Looking For
We are specifically seeking Chinese professionals with international exposure who are interested in returning to China and helping build a global company.
This position is ideal for someone who has:
* Studied abroad
* Worked in the United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, Singapore, or other international markets
* Worked for multinational companies
* Extensive experience supporting executives, founders, or senior management
* Strong English communication skills
This is not a traditional administrative role.
You will work directly with the founder on business operations, international projects, strategic initiatives, travel coordination, communications, recruiting, and special projects.
Every week will be different.
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Responsibilities
Executive Support
* Manage founder calendar, meetings, travel, and priorities
* Prepare meeting agendas, notes, and follow-up actions
* Coordinate communication between internal teams and external partners
* Track key projects and ensure deadlines are met
International Business Operations
* Support communication with international customers, suppliers, and partners
* Assist with contracts, quotations, presentations, and reports
* Coordinate overseas travel, exhibitions, and business development activities
* Conduct research on new markets, competitors, and opportunities
Project Coordination
* Follow up with departments including manufacturing, sales, marketing, operations, and finance
* Help identify bottlenecks and ensure projects continue moving forward
* Create systems, documentation, and operational processes
* Support implementation of Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Planner, and AI-driven workflows
Special Projects
Work directly with the founder on:
* New climbing gym developments
* International partnerships
* Business acquisitions
* New product launches
* Strategic planning initiatives
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Requirements
Required
* Chinese citizen
* Fluent Mandarin
* Professional English communication skills
* 5+ years professional experience
* Strong organizational and project coordination abilities
* Comfortable working in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment
* Strong Microsoft Office skills
* Ability to travel occasionally
Highly Preferred
* Overseas education or work experience
* Experience working for multinational companies
* Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, Operations Manager, Project Coordinator, or Business Development background
* Experience supporting founders or senior executives
* Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Notion AI, etc.
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What Success Looks Like
After 12 months:
* The founder spends less time managing tasks and more time making decisions
* Internal projects move faster and with fewer follow-ups
* International communication is organized and professional
* Company systems become increasingly structured and scalable
* You become a trusted partner in helping build the business
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Why Join Us
This role offers a rare opportunity to work directly with the founder of a growing international company and participate in building a business from the inside.
You will gain exposure to:
* International manufacturing
* Global business development
* Entrepreneurship
* Operations management
* Strategic decision making
* International travel and trade shows
For the right candidate, this role can evolve far beyond traditional executive assistance into leadership and operational management responsibilities.
