Executive Assistant

Kayali; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Find your Magic Days

Volunteer Day

Birthday Leave

Egg Freezing Benefits

Employee discounts on Kayali products

Quarterly product gifting

Job summary

Kayali is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Founder and CEO in Dubai. You will manage complex global schedules, coordinate travel across time zones, and prepare materials for board meetings and investor pitches.

The role requires discretion, superb organization, and fluency in English, with additional languages a plus. As part of a luxury brand team, you will oversee cross-department initiatives, plan high-profile events, and ensure seamless operations while maintaining

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an Executive Assistant supporting C-suite executives, preferably in luxury goods, beauty, or fragrance industries.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite, CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce), and virtual meeting tools.
• Superior written/verbal communication in English; proficiency in additional languages (e.g., French, Arabic) is a plus.
• Agile problem-solving and ability to thrive in fast-paced, culturally diverse environments.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to balance competing priorities with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage complex global schedules, including high-priority meetings, investor calls, and international travel itineraries.
• Coordinate multi-time-zone logistics, visas, and accommodations while anticipating executive needs.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal teams, external partners, and VIP clients.
• Prepare briefing materials, presentations, and reports for board meetings and investor pitches.
• Plan high-profile events, executive summits, and client dinners, managing RSVPs and vendor coordination.
• Maintain organized digital filing systems and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.

Skills

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Executive support

Communications

Budgeting/expenses

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM (Salesforce)

Video conferencing tools

Job description

Who We Are

Fueledby passion, KAYALI was founded in 2018 by beauty mogul and fragrance fanatic, Mona Kattan. Translating to ‘my imagination’ in Arabic, KAYALI provides a modern fragrance experience inspired by Mona’s rich Middle Eastern heritage and the art of layering scents to help you create your mood; where sharing scents is a ritual and smelling good is both an act of goodwill and self-love. Mona collaborates with some of the world’s most renowned perfumers and sources the finest ingredients to create unique juices that are infinitely memorable, long-lasting, and cruelty-free. Each luxurious fragrance is an ode to true craftsmanship and tells a special story, from the addictive notes to the multi-facetedjeweledbottles.

Our Mission

To make everyone feel like the diamond they are! To build a global community of fragrance lovers through the power of scent and by providing them with the most innovative & luxurious fragrances, education and sharing our Middle Eastern fragrance rituals with the world.

Summary

To make everyone feel like the diamond they are! To build a global community of fragrance lovers through the power of scent and by providing them with the most innovative & luxurious fragrances, education and sharing our Middle Eastern fragrance rituals with the world.

The Executive Assistant to theFounder and CEOof KAYALI will serve as a strategic partner, ensuring seamless operations and enabling leadership to focus on global growth and innovation. This role demands exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and a deep understanding of luxury brand dynamics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Calendar & Travel Management

• Proactively manage complex global schedules, including high-priority meetings, investor calls, and international travel itineraries.

• Coordinate multi-time-zonelogistics, visas, andaccommodationswhileanticipatingexecutive needs (e.g., preparation time, local stakeholder briefings).

Communication & Stakeholder Liaison

• Act as the primary point of contact for internal teams, external partners, and VIP clients, ensuringtimelyand professional correspondence.

• Screen and prioritize emails, calls, and reports, flagging urgent matters and drafting responses on behalf of leadership.

Strategic Support

• Prepare briefing materials, presentations, and reports for board meetings, investor pitches, and global market analyses.

• Support steering committee objective tracking and follow-up on action items.

• Conduct competitive research and synthesize insights on fragrance industry trends to inform decision-making.

• Assistin tracking KPIs, budgeting, and expense reporting for executive review.

Project & Event Coordination

• Oversee cross-departmental initiatives, such asleaderhsipmeetings, strategic planning days.

• Plan high-profile events, including luxury product showcases, executive summits, and client dinners, managing RSVPs and vendor coordination.

Confidentiality

• Handle sensitive data, contracts, and intellectual property with utmost discretion.

• Maintain organized digital filing systems and streamline office workflows.

• Experience: 5+ years as an Executive Assistant supporting C-suite executives, preferably in luxury goods, beauty, or fragrance industries.

• Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite, CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce), and virtual meeting tools.

• Superior written/verbal communication in English;proficiencyinadditionallanguages (e.g., French, Arabic) is a plus.

• Agile problem-solving and ability to thrive in fast-paced, culturally diverse environments.

• Traits: Proactive, detail-oriented, and adept at balancing competing priorities with professionalism,kindnessand gratitude.

• Familiarity with fragrance development cycles, supply chainlogistics, or luxury retail operations.

• Experience coordinating international travel and managing virtual teams across time zones.

• Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

• Find your Magic Days

• Volunteer Day

• Birthday Leave

• Egg Freezing Benefits

• Employee discounts on all Kayali products

• Quarterly product gifting

Kayali is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination. We hire stellar individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status. If you need reasonableaccommodationsat any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.