Executive Assistant

Limagrain; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Flexible working hours

Lease-a-bike

Health insurance discount

Commuting allowance

Career opportunities

Active Employee Association

Job summary

Limagrain in the Netherlands invites an experienced Executive Assistant to work closely with the leadership team, ensuring priorities, decisions and business activities move smoothly and efficiently.

You will manage executive calendars, prepare agendas and materials, create presentations, and coordinate travel and events, while handling sensitive information with discretion. Based in Made, NL, this role offers hybrid options and exposure to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience supporting senior leaders in an international environment.
• Ability to anticipate needs, stay proactive and work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication with high integrity and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Own executive calendars, appointments and priorities with confidence.
• Set up meetings by preparing agendas, materials and follow-up actions.
• Create clear presentations, reports and meeting minutes.
• Arrange travel, accommodation and itineraries for leaders.
• Coordinate events and cross-functional meetings with senior stakeholders.
• Keep actions, deadlines and follow-ups on track with discretion.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Discretion & confidentiality

Stakeholder communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior executives and play a key role in keeping priorities, decisions and business activities moving smoothly and efficiently.

As Executive Assistant to Leadership team members, you will be trusted to create structure, connect people and ensure important actions are followed through with professionalism and discretion.

Reporting to the Deputy CEO

Based in Made, NL

Key responsibilities

Executive support

• Own executive calendars, appointments and priorities with confidence.
• Set up meetings for success by preparing agendas, materials and follow-up actions.
• Create clear presentations, reports, correspondence and meeting minutes.
• Support leadership meetings, management reviews and key business discussions.
• Keep actions, deadlines and follow-ups on track.
• Be a trusted and welcoming contact for internal and external stakeholders.

Organisation & coordination

• Bring structure to complex schedules and shifting priorities.
• Arrange smooth travel, accommodation and itineraries.
• Coordinate events, visits and meetings with senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects and business priorities when needed.
• Spot conflicts, risks and actions early so the team can stay ahead.
• Build positive relationships across teams, leadership and external partners.
• Handle sensitive information with trust, care and discretion.
• Communicate clearly and professionally on behalf of executives when required.
• Help information flow smoothly between executives and teams.

Administrative & business support

• Prepare and maintain documents, presentations and meeting materials.
• Support expenses and other executive processes.
• Keep records accurate, organized and accessible.
• Improve administrative processes and ways of working.

Candidate profile

• Several years of experience as an Executive, Personal or Team Assistant supporting senior leaders in an international environment.
• Any college or Bachelor's degree will be a plus
• A proactive, structured and solution-focused mindset.
• Strong organizational skills, with an eye for detail and priorities and ability to adapt
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication.
• The ability to anticipate needs, take ownership and work independently.
• High integrity, confidentiality and sound judgement.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders in a dynamic setting.
• Excellent English; Dutch or French is an advantage.

Your benefits and working environment

• 25 days paid holidays (by full time employment)
• 13 days paid ATV (by full time employment)
• Vitality leave to facilitate sustainable employability (number of days depending on age)
• Holiday allowance of 8,33%
• Hybrid working policy (depending on the job)
• Flexible working hours (depending on the job)
• Lease-a-bike to promote sustainable employability
• Discount on collective health insurances with CZ and Nationale Nederlanden
• Commuting allowance according to the CLA for Horticultural Seed Companies
• Free fresh fruits
• Free fresh vegetables to take home in the growing season
• CLA for Horticultural Seed Companies
• Career opportunities within Limagrain Group (access to all vacancies, locally & abroad)
• Working with passionate colleagues
• Active Employee Association (regular events, e.g BBQ & Padel)

Recruitment process

Our recruitment process consists oftwo interviews (we may deviate from this process in particular cases, in which you will be informed in advance.)
Thefirst interviewfocuses on understanding the candidate’s background, experience, and motivation for the role, as well as assessing overall fit.
Thesecond interviewis more in-depth and explores role-specific skills, competencies, and alignment with the team and company culture. A final decision is made following this stage.

Candidates may be asked to complete anassessmentdesigned to evaluate role-specific skills.

Hazera is a global leader in the development of high-quality hybrid seeds. As part of the Limagrain Group, an international agricultural cooperative based in France, we have headquarters in Israel and the Netherlands. With 11 subsidiaries and a vast distribution network in over 130 markets worldwide. We represent a global community of experts and stakeholders, committed to making a positive impact on the present and future of agriculture. We take this responsibility seriously, striving to make a greater impact and recognizing the importance of every seed, person, and partnership.

Limagrain is a global company with deep local roots. Our parent company is an agricultural cooperative based in the Limagne-Val d'Allier plain, in the heart of Central France’s Auvergne region, while we are an international seed and agri-food group with some 9,600 employees working in 53 countries. As the 4th largest seed company in the world, we achieved sales of 2.522 billion euros in 2023-2024, with additional sales of 729 million euros from activities carried out in collaboration with our strategic partners.