Executive Assistant - Asia & Emerging Markets

We have an outstanding opportunity for an Executive Assistant and Business Support Specialist to provide a high standard of confidential, personal and efficient administration, communication and project support to two VP’s for Asia & Emerging Markets

This is a fast-paced role that will focus on a broad range of core support tasks to ensure a seamless and effective operation of the business and see you demonstrate a high degree of proactivity, prioritisation and flexibility in your approach. You will also be taking the lead with a number of internal communication and project initiatives in this role involving stakeholder management across various geographies and functions.

You will be a skilled communicator, planner and people person with a hands on approach to all tasks, ensuring a high standard of professionalism and continuous improvement. 

About the role

Supporting two busy VP’s of Sales for Asia & Emerging Markets, your key responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:

• Diary / Meeting management including scheduling, agendas, minute taking and hospitality
• Comprehensive domestic and international travel management
• Expense, invoice and general financial account management
• Client liaison and internal stakeholder liaison across all levels of the organisation
• Supporting managers in the operational onboarding of new personnel and other logistical matters as part of calendar/event management.
• Organising events including: conception, promotion, venue selection, catering, entertainment, accommodation and guest co-ordination
• Leading employee and team internal communications on an as needs basis
• Preparing presentation packs including coordinating resources and creating, summarizing and reviewing content
• Leading periodic project work i.e. employee wellness and engagement initiatives
• Providing additional administrative and diary support to managers in regional locations as needed

About you

To be successful in the role, you will have the following:

• 5 years + as a career Executive Assistant in a commercial or sales environment
• Ideally experience supporting busy executive in the APAC region
• Excellent organisational skills with an ability to successfully prioritise
• Excellent people skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organisation
• Strong written, verbal and visual communication presentation skills
• Diplomatic with a high level of respect for confidentiality
• Ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment
• Strong use of initiative, proactivity and resourcefulness
• A high level of accuracy and insightful attention to detail whilst working at an efficient pace
• A flexible, pragmatic and collaborative working style, able to learn quickly
• Willing to go the extra mile to support the VPs where urgency is required.
• Proactive ability to learn existing and new business systems to a high level of proficiency
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Microsoft Teams

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