Executive Assistant to Senior Manager

Irwin & Dow Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Business Support professional to assist a high-level executive in the MENA region. This permanent position requires someone with proven experience at the CEO, VP, or GM level, who can manage complex diaries, coordinate travel, and handle urgent communications efficiently. The role demands exceptional organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to maintain professional relationships across departments. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready to contribute to strategic goals, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting high-level executives like CEOs or GMs.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage extensive diaries and coordinate travel for the GM.
• Handle urgent matters and attend monthly management meetings.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Prioritization Skills

Diary Management

Inbox Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

We are looking for an established Business Support professional with proven experience in working at CEO, VP or GM level. The company in need of this role is a huge global Healthcare organisation and the EA will support the GM of the MENA region.

The GM travels extensively and his EA will be considered a key player in the organisation and will be relied upon for her dependability, accountability and long term vision for the company. The EA will be fully aware of her principal's strategic goals and objectives as she will support him in his quest to manage the MENA region's business.

This is a diverse role with PA responsibilities covering extensive diary management, continuous Inbox management ensuring urgent matters are dealt with sufficiently, coordinating travel as well as attending monthly management meetings and ad hoc administrative work.

This role works very closely with members across the department so you’ll be able to develop and maintain professional relationships. You’ll have exceptional organisational, prioritisation and communication skills and as this is a busy role, you’ll have proven experience with managing multiple tasks at any one time. A calm, professional manner and the ability to work pro-actively are key in making a success of this role.

This is a permanent role and we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.