Senior Business Support Lead – Global Commerce & Strategy

Heineken; Nederland; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gross monthly salary €4,630–€5,787

30 vacation days per year

NS Business Card for travel

Km reimbursement €0.25 per km

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Dutch & English fluency

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

HBO degree

Job description

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.