Executive Assistant

Heineken NV; Nederland; Ibrido; EUR 52.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Gross monthly salary €4,630–€5,787

30 vacation days per year

NS Business Card for travel

Km reimbursement €0.25 per km

Descrizione del lavoro

Heineken in the Netherlands is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Chief of Commerce and lead a small Business Support team in a fast‑paced, international setting. You will manage priorities, coordinate activities, and ensure leaders have what they need to drive the business forward.

You will work across Marketing, Sales, Revenue Management and Finance, enabling leadership to focus on strategy and execution while coaching others and driving continuous improvement.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• Providing proactive support to the Chief of Commerce, including agenda management 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.

Conoscenze

Dutch & English fluency

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Communication

Formazione

HBO degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Full-time: 40 hours per week
Closing date: 20 November 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.

Closing date for this vacancy

The closing date for this vacancy is 20 November After the closing date, we will review all applications and aim to provide feedback within 5 working days. Cheers!