Executive Assistant to France Belux Regional Managing Director and France Country Manager

Visa; Paris; Hybride; EUR 40 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global payments technology leader is seeking an Executive Assistant in Paris. This hybrid position involves providing administrative support to the Country Manager, coordinating sales activities, and managing logistics for events. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in French and English and possess strong organizational and project management skills. Join this impactful role to contribute to the French market's success and ensure smooth operations within the company.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in high‑level administrative roles.
• Relevant certification, diploma, or degree in business, management, finance, or hospitality beneficial.
• Experience in coordinating events or supporting corporate functions.

Responsabilités

• Provide comprehensive support to the France Country Manager.
• Coordinate sales activities and ensure smooth operations.
• Manage schedules, appointments, and travel itineraries.
• Prepare presentations and handle invoice tracking.
• Coordinate logistics for France events.

Connaissances

Bilingual French and English

Strong organisational skills

Project management skills

Problem-solving skills

Event coordination

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent communication skills

Formation

High school completion with relevant certification or degree

Outils

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Description du poste

Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world. Join Visa and do work that matters — to you, to your community, and to the world.

Progress starts with you.

Job Description

What is it all about?
You will provide comprehensive support to the France Country Manager, contributing to day‑to‑day administrative tasks, coordinating sales activities, and ensuring smooth operations within the French market. This includes close collaboration with both internal teams and external partners, as well as involvement in event logistics, facilities coordination, and finance‑related support.

Key Responsibilities

1. Personal Assistance

• Proactively manage schedules, appointments, and travel itineraries (booking flights, hotels, and transport within Visa systems).
• Anticipate needs by preparing documentation, meeting agendas, and briefing materials.
• Screen and direct incoming communications (calls, emails, visitors) and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Coordinate meeting details, room bookings, and other logistics—ensuring the France Country Manager is fully prepared for engagements.
• Build trusted relationships across teams, central functions, and external partners.
• Uphold professionalism, discretion, and excellent judgment when handling confidential or sensitive matters.

2. Sales Coordination

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to help prepare presentations, and client communications.
• Handle invoice tracking and collaborate with finance teams to meet deadlines.
• Consolidate and maintain client information, supporting the Country Manager, especially for crisis management exercise, event invitation, etc.

3. Events

• Coordinate logistics for France events (cross functional but exclude FBL, EU, and Global executive visits and events), including scheduling meeting rooms, arranging catering, and communicating with attendees.
• Help organise celebrations, gifts, and recognition for employees in partnership with Facilities, Corporate Communication, SCO, and HR.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3–5 years in high‑level administrative roles (e.g., executive assistance, project coordination, or similar).
• Education: High school completion with relevant certification, diploma, or degree in business, management, finance, or hospitality (beneficial but not mandatory).
• Skills:
  • Bilingual French and English, with advanced proficiency in both.
  • Strong organisational, project management, and problem‑solving skills in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Experience in coordinating events or supporting corporate functions.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Ability to multi‑task, prioritise deadlines, and maintain high attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills, adaptable, and calm under pressure.

Additional Information

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.