VirtuHire
DM Setter & Personal Assistant
Remote role where the employee must remain based in a particular country.
South Africa only
Employer listed it 4 months ago · Added yesterday
Been open since 4 months ago. Long-running listings are sometimes left up after the role is filled.
Salary
Not stated
Location
South Africa only
Timezone
Not stated
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Mid
Category
Operations
This employer didn't state pay. Jobs like this usually pay around $80k–$155k a year, a typical range taken from 271 mid-level operations roles on Nomaders that do state pay. It's a guide, not an offer.
Remote flexibility
Work from home
This is a remote role, but the employee must be based in South Africa. It is work from home rather than work from anywhere.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "South Africa"
What Nomaders makes of it
- Residency required in South Africa
- Payroll and tax are likely handled in that country only
The quotes above are the employer's own words; the reading is ours. Always check the original listing and employment terms before working from another country.
About the role
About the Company
Our client is a rapidly growing online fitness coaching business that helps individuals achieve their health, fitness, and lifestyle goals through personalised coaching, accountability, and support. Operating primarily through social media and online coaching platforms, the business has built a strong reputation and loyal client base and is now entering an exciting growth phase.
The founder is seeking a proactive and highly organised individual to become a key part of the business by managing client conversations, supporting daily operations, and ensuring content is consistently delivered across social platforms.
The Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity to join a growing online coaching brand in a role that combines appointment setting, social media support, and personal assistant responsibilities.
The successful candidate will become the first point of contact for prospective clients, engaging with leads through Instagram direct messages, nurturing conversations, booking discovery calls, and helping convert interest into paying clients. In addition, the role will support the day-to-day administration of the business and assist with content scheduling and posting.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, thrives in a remote environment, and takes ownership of their work with minimal supervision.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Manage daily Instagram direct message conversations with prospective clients.
Engage with followers, story viewers, post interactions, and inbound leads.
Build rapport and qualify prospects for coaching services.
Book appointments and discovery calls for the founder.
Track leads, conversations, and follow-up activities.
Assist with client administration and general business support.
Schedule and publish social media content across various platforms.
Perform light content editing, including captions, text overlays, trimming, and formatting.
Maintain organised records, documents, and operational systems.
Provide proactive support to ensure smooth day-to-day business operations.
Requirements
Previous experience in DM setting, appointment setting, lead generation, or virtual assistant roles.
Strong written English with the ability to communicate in a natural, conversational, and engaging manner.
Experience managing conversations through Instagram or social media platforms.
Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
Requirements
- ·Key Responsibilities
- ·Manage daily Instagram direct message conversations with prospective clients.
- ·Engage with followers, story viewers, post interactions, and inbound leads.
- ·Build rapport and qualify prospects for coaching services.
- ·Book appointments and discovery calls for the founder.
Benefits
- ·What Success Looks Like
- ·This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing online business and play a key role in its continued success.
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, work from home, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at VirtuHire, mentioning your remote working experience.
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
Found 1d ago. Last checked 23 Sept. Always confirm the details on the original posting, salary and location can change after publication.
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