Executive Assistant

Heineken; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range €4,630–€5,787 monthly

30 vacation days per year + 10 extra""

NS Business Card / travel reimburse

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Heineken in Amsterdam is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant (Senior Business Support Specialist) to support the Chief of Commerce and drive structure across the international Commerce function. You will manage priorities, coordinate key activities, and ensure leaders have what they need to focus on driving the business forward.

The role offers exposure across Marketing, Sales, Revenue Management, Finance and Commerce.

Qualifications

• 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 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

Executive support

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Travel coordination

Team coaching

Prioritisation

Education

HBO degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Full-time: 40 hours per week
Closing date: 13 September 2026

Executive Assistant 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 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.

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.

Do you have any questions? Please contact Cees-Jan Edel, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, via [emailprotected] .

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!