Executive Assistant

The HEINEKEN Company; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 vacation days per year

NS Business Card for public transport

Reimbursement of 0.25€ per km up to 30

Job summary

The HEINEKEN Company in Amsterdam is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant (Senior Business Support Specialist) to support the Chief of Commerce, manage priorities, and coordinate critical activities across Marketing, Sales, Revenue Management, Finance and Commerce.

You will coach and develop the Business Support Specialist team, drive standardised ways of working, and build strong stakeholder relationships while handling confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Completed HBO degree or equivalent education.
• At least 7 years of experience in a demanding international business environment.
• Experience supporting senior leaders within a complex organisation.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing a team.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in Dutch and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Providing proactive support to the Chief of Commerce, including agenda management, correspondence, and leadership meetings.
• Coordinating international travel, global events, and leadership team activities.
• Supporting projects, onboarding, budget administration, and other business operations.
• Leading and developing the Business Support Specialist team through coaching and performance management.
• Driving standardised ways of working and continuous improvement across the Commerce function.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders and acting as a trusted point of contact.
• Identifying opportunities to simplify processes and improve Business Support services.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Communication

Dutch language

English language

Education

HBO degree or equivalent

Job description

Are you an experienced Business Support professional who enjoys bringing structure to a dynamic international environment? Do you like working closely with senior leaders while also coaching and developing a team? Then this could be your next step.

As an Executive Assistant, internally known as a Senior Business Support Specialist, you will support the Chief of Commerce and play a central role in the Commerce function. You will manage priorities, coordinate key activities, and ensure leaders have what they need to focus on driving the business forward.

What You’ll Do

This role goes far beyond traditional business support. Working closely with the Chief of Commerce, you will have a unique view of what is happening across the business. From commercial strategy and innovation to new product launches, market expansion, and business challenges around the world, you will be exposed to many of the topics that shape the future of HEINEKEN.

You will work closely with senior leaders across Marketing, Sales, Revenue Management, Finance, and Commerce. By bringing structure, connecting people, and anticipating what is needed, you enable leaders and teams to perform at their best.

Few roles offer this level of exposure across the organisation. The combination of visibility, responsibility, and impact makes this a unique Business Support opportunity within HEINEKEN.

Your responsibilities include:

• Providing proactive support to the Chief of Commerce, including agenda management, correspondence, and leadership meetings;
• Coordinating international travel, global events, and leadership team activities;
• Supporting projects, onboarding, budget administration, and other business operations;
• Leading and developing the Business Support Specialist team through coaching and performance management;
• Driving standardised ways of working and continuous improvement across the Commerce function;
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders and acting as a trusted point of contact;
• Identifying opportunities to simplify processes and improve Business Support services.

Who You Are

You enjoy working at the centre of an organisation where no two days are the same. You are highly organised, proactive, and able to bring structure to a fast-paced environment.

You are comfortable supporting senior leaders, balancing multiple priorities, and handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion. At the same time, you enjoy helping others succeed and creating an environment where teams can work effectively together.

Furthermore, you bring:

• A completed HBO degree or equivalent level of education;
• At least 7 years of experience in a demanding international business environment;
• Experience supporting senior leaders within a complex organisation;
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing a team;
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills;
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills;
• Fluency in both Dutch and English, written and spoken.

In addition, you recognise yourself in the following:

• Proactive and solution-oriented;
• Strong relationship builder and team player;
• Curious about new digital tools and ways of working;
• Practical and hands-on;
• Focused on continuous improvement.

If you are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply. It is not a problem if you do not meet every requirement. Maybe you bring valuable experience that we have not yet considered. If you are eager to learn and continue developing yourself, you could be a great fit for this role.

What we offer

• A gross monthly salary between €4,630 and €5,787 depending on your experience;
• Plenty of vacation time: enjoy 30 vacation days per year, plus a flexible budget to add 10 extra days.
• Stress-free commuting: enjoy easy travel with an NS Business Card for public transport or a reimbursement of €0.25 per km (up to 30 km per one-way trip).
• Grow with us: we offer endless opportunities for you to learn, grow and explore new career paths, both locally and globally.

Let’s Meet

Applying is easy: submit your updated CV and show us why you are a great fit for this role. Want to stand out? Feel free to include a short motivation letter. We look forward to receiving your application.

The closing date for this vacancy is 13 September After the closing date, we will review all applications and aim to provide feedback within 5 working days. Cheers!