Executive Assistant to the MD, EMEI

Christian Louboutin; Paris; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Opportunity for professional development

Creative work environment

Participation in company events

Résumé du poste

A luxury fashion brand is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Managing Director in Paris. The role entails organizing calendars, managing travel, and communicating effectively with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate is highly organized, possesses excellent communication skills in both French and English, and has proven experience in a similar position. Responsibilities also include preparing reports, handling confidential information, and being involved in new projects. This position is vital for maintaining operational efficiency in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role supporting across multiple regions.
• Ability to work independently under pressure.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities.

Responsabilités

• Provide full support to the Managing Director.
• Manage complex travel itineraries and high-volume calendar movements.
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders.

Connaissances

Highly organised

Strong business judgment

Effective communication

Strong organisational skills

Good problem-solving skills

Proficient in French and English

Description du poste

As Executive Assistant, you will report to and provide dedicated support to the Managing Director for EMEI.

In particular, you will carefully coordinate the calendar and agenda, organising meetings, preparing reports and confidential material as required.

You will need to be exceptionally well organised, possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal so that liaising with employees, customers and external visitors will be clear and effective.

The Executive Assistant will be the voice of the Managing Director and always represents them and the Brand.

You will be a trusted and confidential go to, for the Retail and Office teams across the EMEI region supporting the Managing Director.

Key Responsibilities of the role:

This is not an exhaustive list

• Provide full E.A support to the Managing Director
• Anticipate the needs of the Managing Director by resolving operational and administrative issues before they arise
• Perform administrative tasks in a timely manner with exceptional attention to detail
• Effective management of high-volume calendar movements across multiple time zones
• Creation and management of complex travel itineraries across multiple time zones
• Preparing and tracking expense reports
• Meeting organization and minute taking / reports as required by the MD
• Arrange and coordinate travel for the MD
• Support the organisation of itineraries for visitors from overseas head offices as requested
• Coordinate all presentations and prepare reports/proposals for other employees as directed by Managing Director.
• Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with Managing Director and key stakeholders.
• Be actively involved in new projects as directed by Managing Director, offer solutions to problems
• Deliver presentations in Power Point format or other as required to a good standard.
• Strong knowledge of company policies and procedures (ie. Travel policy, Expenses policy) and ability to communicate these policies to the teams when necessary.
• Act as a focal point of contact within your team and with other departments across the offices/retail, including the handling of confidential/sensitive information.
• Provide a high level of professional administrative support as well as manage and coordinate several company events, activities and off-sites that arise on an on-going basis.
• Respond quickly to the changing environment and be up to date with the latest priorities at Christian Louboutin
• Support with any ad hoc catering requirements for team meetings as required by the MD, EMEI
• Undertake other ad hoc projects as required
• Build a strong and professional working relationship with colleagues and external parties

Skills and Requirements:

In order to deliver the main responsibilities of the role, you will need the following skills:

• Highly organised and able to work independently under pressure.
• Possess strong business judgment and communication skills needed to interact with a variety of people in different job functions.
• Proven experience in a similar role in particular supporting across multi regions.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to details and a proven ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Good problem-solving skills, proactive and positive attitude to work.
• Motivated and committed with a “can do” attitude.
• Adaptable and flexible – embrace change and is willing to adapt to the needs of the business.
• Can multi-task, meet deadlines and ensure quality of work provided is of high standards.
• Be able to work in a professional and fast paced environment and set priorities.
• Proficient in both French and English is a prerequisite.

Our business and our Values:

Christian Louboutin opened his first boutique in Paris in 1992. An artist and craftsman with a true passion for shoes, his designs are unique and instantly recognizable, thanks in part to their signature and now trademarked red lacquered soles. The collections for both men and women combine wit, glamour, elegance and technical proficiency like no other. 2014 welcomed the launched of Christian Louboutin Beaute with its first nail colour, Rouge Louboutin. The collection has continued to diversify since then with the launch of lip in 2015, fragrance in 2016 and more recently a wonderful eye collection in 2017. With an extensive range of collections, Christian Louboutin now counts more than 130 boutiques globally.

Our people are at the heart of our brand.

We celebrate individuality and allow the freedom to have responsibility, autonomy and creativity within your role. Our colleagues have in common the passion and dedication to our Brand, and its continued success.

We live by our values:

We are down to earth – we stand with authenticity, integrity and respect. We have passion – we drive our business with agility, commitment and care. We have happiness in all that we do – we collaborate with positivity, open-mindedness and fun. We work with inspiration – we envision the future with confidence, creativity and freedom.

If the shoe fits, walk with us…

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Maison Christian Louboutin is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to recruitment practices that do not discriminate against any job applicant because of their race, color, gender, age, nationality, culture(s), religion, sex, physical or mental disability, or age. We believe that a culture of diversity and individuality fosters our core values we listed above. So, if you also share this mindset and these values and you dream of coloring your soles red as part of the Louboutin adventure, please join us!

Please note:

By submitting your CV and application information to CL EMEI for the above role, you hereby consent to be contacted by email and/or by telephone in relation to this recruitment process by the HR Paris Team.

Christian Louboutin EMEI respects your privacy and your desire to understand how your information will be handled and used.