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Date posted:April 27, 2026Pay:CA$40,000.00-CA$55,000.00 per yearJob description:OverviewFounders Associate, LeanafyLocation: Vancouver / Lower Mainland, BC. In-person, daily. This is not a remote role.Travel: Required, including travel to the U.S. for events and customer meetings. A valid passport and ability to travel to the U.S. is required.Experience: 0 to 3 years. Recent grads welcome.Compensation: Salary plus performance bonus. Details discussed in final round.What Leanafy isLeanafy is a warehouse and 3PL execution platform (WMS, shipping, KPI tracking, and operations tooling) built by a 3PL operator, not software developers. We help small and mid-sized warehouses and 3PLs run with the kind of tooling usually reserved for enterprise, with a broader vision around modern supply chain execution. Were early, growing fast, and building the team.Why this role existsIm the founder. Right now, Im the one running sales conversations, attending events, building community, and doing the outreach that keeps momentum going. I need a right hand. Someone who can take whats in my head and execute it at speed, so I can do more of what only I can do.This is not a strategy role. Its an execution role with a front-row seat to everything.What youll actually doRun outbound: cold emails, LinkedIn DMs, follow-ups, CRM hygiene. Youll book meetings; Ill close.Come to events with me, including travel across North America. Work the room, get business cards, follow up the next day, log everything.Help run our own events and community: invite lists, RSVPs, logistics, day-of execution, post-event outreach.Help me promote Leanafy: drafts of posts, content prep, scheduling, repurposing.Whatever else needs doing this week. The job will look different in month 1 vs month 6.Who you areHigh energy and resilient. Outbound and events involve a lot of no and silence. You find that interesting, not crushing.Fast and organized. You reply quickly, you dont drop balls, you live in a CRM and a to-do list.Comfortable with ambiguity. You dont need a perfect brief. You take a one-line direction and come back with something usable.Sharp on the phone and in person. You can walk up to a stranger at an event and start a real conversation.A decent writer. Cold emails, LinkedIn posts, follow-ups. You can write something that sounds like a human, not a template.Curious about the product and the customer. Youll learn faster if you actually care.You dont need a sales background. Hospitality, event ops, BD internships, customer-facing roles, or just ran things in college all count.Who this role is not forPeople who want to set strategy in their first 12 months. Thats not this role yet.People who want a 9 to 5 with a clear scope. The scope will move every week.People who want full remote. Being in the room with me is most of the value of this role for both of us.People who want pure sales commission. Comp is salaried with a bonus, since most of what youll do isnt closing.What youll getA real seat at the table at an early-stage startup.Direct mentorship from me, every day.Exposure to every part of how a company gets built: sales, marketing, product, ops, community.A clear path to grow into running sales, community, or ops properly within 12 to 18 months if youre crushing it.How to applySend me:1. A short note (no cover letter format) on why this role, why now.2. Your LinkedIn or resume. Either is fine.3. A 3 to 4 line answer to this: Find 2 industry events in North America in the next 6 months that you think would be a good fit for Leanafy to attend. Tell me why, and how youd get 10 qualified people from our ICP to meet with us there. Dont overthink it. I want to see how you reason, not a perfect plan.Email: I read every application personally. Strong candidates will get a paid trial task before any final offer.ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive executive administrative support including calendar management, email correspondence, and meeting coordination using tools like Microsoft Outlook Calendar and Google WorkspaceAssist with event planning and logistics for company meetings, investor presentations, and team-building activitiesManage office operations including supply procurement, filing systems, and maintaining a professional front desk presenceSupport bookkeeping and financial record-keeping using QuickBooks or similar accounting softwareHandle data entry, transcription, proofreading, and document management tasks with accuracy and attention to detailCoordinate projects across departments by tracking deadlines, preparing reports, and ensuring timely completion of deliverablesMaintain professional phone etiquette while managing multi-line phone systems and client communicationsExperienceProven administrative experience supporting executives or founders in a fast-paced environmentStrong background in office management, project coordination, or personal assistant roles with demonstrated organizational skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace applications, and data entry toolsFamiliarity with bookkeeping software such as QuickBooks and electronic signature platforms like DocuSignExcellent typing speed combined with transcription and proofreading skills to ensure error-free documentationExperience handling front desk responsibilities, customer service interactions, filing systems, and multi-line phone systemsDemonstrated ability to multitask efficiently while maintaining professionalism in communication via phone or emailJoin us as a Founders Associate if youre energized by supporting innovative leaders and thrive in an environment that values initiative, precision, and proactive problem-solving. This paid position offers an enriching experience where your organizational talents will directly contribute to the growth and success of our organization.Job Type: PermanentBenefits:Casual dressFlexible scheduleOn-site parkingPaid time offRelocation assistanceWillingness to travel:50% (required)Work Location: In person