Open to GM · Operations · Fractional Roles

Arij Saïd

General Manager who takes operational ownership to run businesses as one connected system, without the owner being the bottleneck.

Operations-focused General Manager with a track record of stepping into a growing service business, building its operational backbone from the ground up, and through that work gaining hands-on exposure to 50+ service-based businesses, learning from how they operate and helping improve their results by delivering the right support across marketing, admin, and bookkeeping. Background spans engineering, digital marketing, and general management, giving a grounded, cross-functional view of how service businesses actually grow, not just how they should on paper. Most recently served as GM of a U.S.-based virtual assistant company: full ownership of a 19-person team, 50+ client accounts, and every business function. Trilingual and experienced working exclusively with U.S.-based founders remotely.

Professional Experience

Fractional General Manager
Mar 2026 – Present
Self-Employed · Remote (U.S. Clients)

Step inside established service businesses as the operational owner, taking full responsibility for how the business runs day-to-day, so execution is consistent, functions are aligned, and the business no longer depends on the founder to keep everything moving.

  • Own the full operational rhythm: coordinating execution, managing priorities, and ensuring nothing stalls or lands back on the founder's desk
  • Align marketing, sales, delivery, client experience, and internal operations into a single, coherent direction
  • Design and implement systems that fit the real business environment, replacing patchwork fixes with structure that holds under pressure
  • Establish clear ownership across every function so work moves from intention to delivery without breakdowns
  • Protect margin through tighter execution and elimination of resource waste, through structure, not cost-cutting
General Manager
Mar 2024 – Feb 2026
EntreAdmin - Admin, Marketing & Bookkeeping Services · Remote

Full operational ownership of a growing U.S.-focused service company. Led team development, cross-functional execution, and strategic growth across all business functions.

  • Helped scale revenue from early-stage beginnings to six-figure levels through strategic operations and optimized team performance, developing compelling proposals, and leading strategic sales negotiations.
  • Maximized profitability by negotiating client deals, monitoring project budgets, and ensuring efficient resource allocation.
  • Defined and implemented the company’s brand strategy, shaping its positioning, messaging, and visual identity to support business growth and market recognition.
  • Built and led a high-performing remote team of Executive Assistants, Digital Marketers, & Bookkeepers, and strategically aligning talent with the business core values and client needs to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.
  • Built the company's marketing service from the ground up by identifying the opportunity, developing the full service offering, hiring, training and leading the marketing team.
  • Contributed to training the sales team and outlined detailed sales processes, improving consistency, conversion rates, and overall team effectiveness.
  • Supported team training and coached team members on client communication and best practices to improve overall service quality.
  • Designed and implemented systems, workflows, processes, and SOPs, improving operational efficiency and accountability.
  • Reduced bottlenecks, improved execution speed, and ensured deadlines were consistently met.
  • Maintained a high client retention rate (above 90%) and satisfaction by proactively managing expectations and delivering reliable, high-quality service.
  • Leveraged data-driven insights to make strategic decisions balancing growth, profitability, and operational sustainability.
  • Established scalable frameworks that positioned the company for future growth without compromising quality or efficiency.
Client Success & Digital Marketing Manager
Nov 2022 – Mar 2024
EntreAdmin · Remote
  • Contributed to business growth by assisting in projects and campaigns that directly supported revenue growth and expanded EntreAdmin’s client base.
  • Helped grow the business by participating in sales conversations, contributing to proposals, and leading the creation of marketing proposals and service offers that aligned with client needs.
  • Built and expanded the company’s marketing service by developing offers, supporting service setup, and managing digital marketing initiatives across key channels.
  • Supported team growth by assisting in training and coaching team members on sales, service delivery, client communication, and best practices to improve overall quality.
  • Strengthened client relationships through improved communication, engagement, and proactive support, ensuring high satisfaction and long-term retention.
  • Optimized client onboarding and ongoing support processes to improve efficiency and client experience.
  • Streamlined internal workflows and processes to enhance coordination across the team.
  • Provided insights and feedback from client interactions and operations to leadership, informing decisions that supported strategic growth.
SEO Copywriter & E-mail Marketing Support (Part-Time)
May 2022 – Feb 2026
EntreAdmin · Remote
  • Supported copywriting, content creation, and digital marketing execution for business clients
Marketing Support (Part-Time)
Feb 2022 – Feb 2026
EntreResults Business, Leadership and Sales Coaching · Remote
  • Supported SEO, copywriting, content creation, and managing the marketing team
Freelance SEO Copywriter & Email Marketer
May 2021 – Oct 2022
Independent · Remote
  • Delivered Content Strategy, SEO Content, Copywriting, Email Marketing, and UX Copywriting, for clients across multiple industries
Founder & Digital Marketing Manager
Mar 2020 – Dec 2021
Arij Bijoux · Online Jewelry Business
  • Founded and fully managed an e-commerce jewelry brand. Handled marketing strategy, branding, content creation, and paid advertising
Senior Computer Programmer
Jan 1998 – Oct 2004
Multiple Companies
  • Developed and maintained Windows applications and databases; supported software updates and internal systems