Business jobs in United Arab Emirates

Overview:

We are seeking a highly capable and proactive Business Assistant to support our senior leadership team across a wide range of strategic and operational initiatives. This role goes beyond traditional Executive Assistant responsibilities, offering the right candidate the opportunity to work closely on high-level business matters, manage cross-functional initiatives, and provide critical support across multiple streams including pricing, IT, and operational planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend high-level business meetings with senior stakeholders and external partners, ensuring meeting protocol is followed and actions are clearly captured.
• Own and manage a live roadmap of strategic initiatives, ensuring all streams are aligned and deadlines are met.
• Track progress of key projects across functions (e.g. IT workstreams), identifying blockers and following up to keep momentum.
• Conduct price benchmarking and support pricing analysis across markets, including occasional travel to Riyadh to gather insights and validate data.
• Coordinate and support cross-departmental planning processes, helping to ensure structured communication and delivery of business-critical outcomes.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and briefing documents for leadership and stakeholder meetings.
• Serve as a trusted gatekeeper and thought partner to senior executives, ensuring smooth day-to-day management of priorities.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a similar role (Business Assistant, Strategic EA, Chief of Staff support) ideally within retail, FMCG, or a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple moving parts and ensure follow-through.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, particularly when working with pricing or performance data.
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and ability to operate confidently in senior-level discussions.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (mainly to Riyadh) and flexibility to adapt to changing business needs.