CPT-11649 Acquisition & Executive Operations Assistant Virtual Assistant

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Overview 20four7VA is seeking offshore independent contractors to deliver remote services to clients worldwide, with a primary focus on developed markets such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. A U.S.-based holding company is seeking a full-time Acquisition & Executive Operations Assistant Virtual Assistant to support business-owner outreach, acquisition administration, executive operations, and occasional personal administrative tasks. Acquisition outreach will remain the primary responsibility, comprising approximately half of the role. The VA will conduct professional follow-ups with business owners who have already received company outreach, determine whether they are open to a brief introductory conversation with the client, and schedule qualified introductory meetings. The remaining responsibilities will include acquisition administration, meeting preparation and follow-up, inbox and calendar support, vendor communications, invoicing follow-ups, document organization, research, and occasional personal executive assistance. This is not a lead-generation, high-pressure sales, or closing position. Target lists, outreach processes, scripts, SOPs, and training will be provided. The focus is on professional communication, relationship management, sound judgment, accurate documentation, and reliable execution. The objective of each engagement is to assist the client in improving business efficiency, enhancing service delivery, or supporting operational functions through high-quality, task-specific services rendered by a qualified contractor. Scope of Services Contractors will be required to provide services that align with the following client tasks: Business Owner Outreach & Appointment Setting Contact business owners who have previously received company outreach using established scripts, procedures, and target lists. Conduct professional follow-up calls using a mature, respectful, and relationship-oriented approach. Determine whether business owners are open to a brief introductory conversation with the client, without directly asking whether they are interested in selling their business. Schedule qualified introductory meetings with the client following established outreach procedures. Maintain protected calling blocks from 8:00 AM–11:30 AM and 1:00 PM–3:00 PM CT . Maintain a minimum of 30 outbound dials per day once fully ramped . Document call outcomes, meaningful conversations, objections, follow-up requirements, and next steps. Handle routine questions professionally while avoiding discussions or negotiations regarding transaction terms. Escalate questions regarding valuation, financing, deal terms, or timing directly to the client rather than addressing them independently. Maintain a calm, professional, and consultative communication style. Prioritize acquisition outreach over administrative responsibilities when competing priorities arise. Relationship Management & Follow-Up Follow up with business owners according to established outreach sequences. Maintain professional relationships with business owners through consistent and relationship-oriented communication. Confirm and maintain accurate owner names, direct contact information, and preferred communication methods. Record interest, timing, objections, communication history, and appropriate next steps. Schedule future follow-ups as appropriate. Coordinate meeting confirmations and reminder communications. Maintain accurate follow-up schedules and ensure outstanding communications are completed on time. Acquisition Administration Maintain accurate acquisition and outreach records, contact information, follow-up schedules, and appointment details. Update tracking systems with call outcomes, activity notes, dispositions, and next steps. Assist with broker correspondence and other acquisition-related communications. Organize acquisition and deal-related documents and maintain orderly records. Support research on companies, owners, business contacts, and other relevant information. Assist with post-meeting correspondence, record updates, and tracking of outstanding action items. Pre-Meeting Briefs & Post-Meeting Follow-Up Prepare a concise, standardized briefing before each acquisition-related meeting. Include relevant company background, owner information, previous correspondence, business details, and suggested discussion questions . Ensure relevant information is properly organized before scheduled acquisition conversations. Assist with follow-up correspondence after meetings. Update applicable records and track outstanding tasks, commitments, and next steps. Executive & General Business Support Assist with inbox organization and routine email correspondence. Manage calendar coordination, scheduling, appointments, and meeting-related administrative tasks. Coordinate routine communications with vendors and other external contacts. Assist with invoicing follow-ups and related administrative tracking. Perform research and other general business support tasks as directed. Provide additional executive administrative support while ensuring acquisition outreach remains the priority. Personal Executive Assistance Provide occasional administrative assistance with: Travel research and coordination Reservations Appointment scheduling Property research Other reasonable executive administrative tasks as directed. LinkedIn & Referral Relationship Support Draft professional LinkedIn outreach and follow-up messages for the client’s review. Track LinkedIn replies, follow-ups, and next steps. Maintain organized records of LinkedIn activity. The client will send LinkedIn messages directly from their own account. Assist with relationship-building initiatives involving professional referral sources, including business brokers, CPAs, attorneys, and other relevant business professionals . Daily Reporting Prepare a structured end-of-day executive summary covering: Outreach activity Meaningful business-owner conversations Scheduled meetings Pending follow-ups Completed administrative tasks Outstanding action items Matters requiring the client’s attention. Each engagement is based on a defined scope of work and is governed by an independent contractor agreement. Services must be performed professionally, with adherence to any timelines, guidelines, and deliverables agreed upon in writing. Skills The Contractor must demonstrate proficiency in the following, depending on the Client’s requirements: Mid- to Senior-level experience required. At least 1 year of U.S.-focused B2B outbound calling or appointment-setting experience required. Excellent spoken and written English required. Strong, mature, and professional phone presence required. Strong phone communication and rapport-building skills required. Experience communicating with U.S. business owners or senior decision-makers strongly preferred. CRM/contact-management and detailed activity-tracking experience required. Appointment setting and recurring follow-up experience required. Executive administrative experience strongly preferred. Experience with inbox and calendar management, research, meeting preparation, and business correspondence preferred. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required. Ability to exercise professional judgment and appropriately escalate sensitive acquisition-related questions required. Business development, account management, or customer relationship experience strongly preferred. Business acquisitions or investment experience is a plus, but not required. Ability to handle sensitive business, acquisition, and personal information with discretion and confidentiality. Willingness to sign and comply with the client’s required Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before beginning the engagement. IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE The ideal candidate is a mature, polished, and dependable professional who combines U.S.-focused B2B calling experience with strong executive administrative capabilities . The candidate should be: Confident, mature, and professional when communicating over the phone. Comfortable speaking with U.S. business owners and senior decision-makers. A strong listener with excellent rapport-building abilities and a natural, relationship-oriented communication style. Experienced with B2B calling but not focused exclusively on high-pressure outbound sales. Able to exercise good professional judgment and recognize when sensitive questions should be escalated. Highly organized and dependable with recurring follow-ups, scheduling, documentation, and administrative responsibilities. Comfortable balancing acquisition outreach with executive administrative responsibilities while consistently prioritizing outreach. Detail-oriented when preparing meeting briefs, maintaining records, and tracking outstanding action items. Comfortable working toward measurable activity and appointment-setting goals. Strong in both written and verbal business communication. Discreet and trustworthy when handling confidential acquisition, business, and personal information. Adaptable and interested in supporting broader business-development and executive operations responsibilities over time. APPLICATION SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGEABLE / REQUIRED GitHub Issues for daily call sheets, outreach tracking, and activity logging via comments. Training will be provided; no coding experience is required. Google Workspace , including Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Sheets, and related productivity tools. VoIP phone platform/number provided or designated by the client. Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets. Video conferencing tools. LinkedIn for drafting outreach messages and tracking replies. Messages will be sent directly by the client through the client’s own account. Work Schedule Contracted Hours per Week: 40 Hours Scheduled Working Days: Monday through Friday (unless otherwise mutually agreed in writing) Daily Working Time: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CT (1-Hour Unpaid Lunch from 12:00 PM–1:00 PM CT) Note: The Company will make reasonable efforts to align the Assigned VA’s schedule with the Client’s preferred hours as set forth above. However, availability may vary based on time zones, capacity, and the contracted hours set in this SOW. Any changes must be mutually agreed to in writing through a revised SOW. Terms of Engagement Contractors will operate under a Master Services Agreement and a Statement of Work This is not an offer of employment; contractors are not employees of 20four7VA or any client All compensation is processed through 20four7VA according to the terms of the engagement Role Summary & Requirements REQUIRED SERVICE: Business Support REQUESTED EXPERIENCE TIER LEVEL: Junior, Senior Level Contracted Hours per Week: 40 hours/week Daily Working Time: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CT (1-Hour Unpaid Lunch from 12:00 PM–1:00 PM CT) Scheduled Working Days: Monday-Friday REPORTING TO/POC: To Be Determined Number of VAs: 1 GENDER PREFERENCE: None LANGUAGES SPOKEN/PREFERENCE: English ACCENT PREFERENCE: Level A-B (Native or Near-Native English Accent Required) REGION PREFERENCES: Offshore or Nearshore What we offer Competitive rates Weekly payments Various open roles are available Free training and upskilling Constant support and guidance A vibrant community always ready to support you And more!