Executive Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading skincare distribution company is looking for a Senior Executive Assistant to support its CEO. This fast-paced role involves managing day-to-day operations, implementing improvements, collaborating with departments, and ensuring smooth business activities. Candidates must possess exceptional organizational skills and experience in a busy office environment. A keen interest in beauty and skincare is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting management in a busy office environment.
• Ability to evaluate and implement operational improvements.
• Keen interest in the beauty and skincare sector is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the CEO with administrative tasks and project management.
• Monitor business-critical areas like H&S and Customer Care.
• Travel to industry events and maintain supplier relationships.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

People management

Job description

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You must be incredibly organised, efficient and dynamic, able to adapt and react in-line with the needs of the business. You must have excellent people skills, capable of both managing and motivating staff. You will need to think ahead and use your own initiative to improve the smooth running and success of the business.

You must be confident enough to challenge situations and make suggestions for improvement. You must be able to work at a strategic level. Experience working in a busy office environment supporting management is essential. You will need to be quick-thinking, comfortable working under pressure and have exceptional prioritisation skills.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking someone who can provide seamless support to our CEO, enabling him to focus on strategic initiatives by managing day-to-day operations. The role will be fast-paced and varied, working across all areas of the business, and engaging with both global suppliers and customers as needed.

This role requires someone who can evaluate current systems, suggest improvements, and implement new processes and procedures. The implementation is crucial – projects must be followed through to completion, including training and evaluation.

This is a senior position requiring an understanding of business strategy, operations, and efficiency.

Some travel to industry events and meetings may be required.

The role will be based at our head office in Surrey.

RESPONSIBILITIES / SKILLS

• Support the CEO across all areas of the business
• Provide PA services, including organising travel, scheduling meetings, diary management, etc.
• Handle some office management duties
• Provide administrative support where needed
• Assess company operations and suggest and implement improvements
• Monitor and improve business-critical areas such as H&S, Customer Care, Training & Development
• Develop an in-house CRM system for the benefit of the business
• Assist with strategic planning and implementation
• Work with global suppliers to maintain excellent relationships and supply chains
• Collaborate with all department heads to ensure accountability across all departments
• Manage projects from concept to completion
• Support in meetings
• Anticipate needs and offer suggestions
• Assist with personal tasks as needed
• Conduct yourself professionally for the benefit of the business, clients, suppliers, and team members
• Represent the business and brands professionally
• Be prepared to travel for meetings and industry events
• Perform tasks outside immediate job scope when required for the overall benefit of the business
• Possess exceptional organisation, time management, and communication skills
• A keen interest in the beauty and skincare sector is beneficial

ABOUT US:

Dermapure Clinical is a leading skincare distribution company with over 19 years of supporting world-leading brands such as DermaQuest Clinical, Lira Clinical, and Sensilis, providing products to clinics and spas across the UK.

We operate a customer-centric business, offering extensive training and support to help our clients succeed. We forge industry partnerships to benefit everyone involved.