Assistant

Ericsson; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Assistant based in Saudi Arabia to provide administrative support to the Market Area EMEA. This role involves calendar management, event planning, stakeholder engagement, and processing purchase orders. The ideal candidate should possess exceptional communication skills, SAP proficiency, and the ability to manage confidential information.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant or Executive Assistant.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendar, diary organization, and meeting bookings.
• Plan and coordinate internal and external events.
• Gather information, create presentations, and capture meeting minutes.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Time management

SAP proficiency

MS Office applications

Tools

SAP

Concur

Success Factors

Job description

Join our Team

The Market Area Europe, Middle East and Africa represents a world of opportunities for us at Ericsson. The rich diversity of cultures and our strong commitment to diversity and inclusion are just a couple of our unique strengths. The Market Area Europe, Middle East and Africa is at the forefront of 5G technology and is a trailblazer in innovation, with our Networks organization playing a crucial role in thought leadership and value Argumentation in this dynamic market area, where the pace of change is rapid, and business realities vary across the more than 100 countries where we operate.

We are currently seeking an Assistant to provide administrative support and service to the Market Area Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) MEMA NEW Build Middle East & Africa and MEMA NEW CU Saudi Arabia. You will be an integral part of a diverse and inclusive team located across the geography of the Market Area. The position reports to the Head of Service Line Build MEA.

In this role, you will:

• Provide support to the EMEA MEMA MEMA NEW Build Middle East & Africa and MEMA NEW CU Saudi Arabia with calendar management, diary organization, and meeting bookings.
• Plan and coordinate internal and external events, such as customer and internal meetings, workshops, and meetings with government authorities.
• Gather information, create presentations, and capture meeting minutes, as required.
• Assist in managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders across Networks, as well as with the Business Areas and other global and local functions.
• Generate Purchase Orders and process invoices through SAP.
• Provide support for the use of Ericsson administrative tools and other general tools.
• Assist with travel arrangements and travel expense claims.
• Handle entry and exit administration and provide management support.
• Drive improvement and implementation of administrative routines.
• Uphold high standards of ethics, compliance, and integrity within the organization by consistently integrating ethical considerations into every action, guided by the principles of Purpose, Principle, and Perception (the 3 P's).

As our ideal candidate, you will have:

• Previous experience as an Assistant, Executive Assistant, or in equivalent support roles.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Proficiency in SAP, Concur, Success Factors and other travel booking systems.
• Experience in fast-paced, matrixed environments supporting a Leader.
• Strong time management skills.
• Positive and can-do attitude.
• Ability to think laterally and multitask effectively.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Outlook, and conference equipment.
• Flexibility to work across different time zones.

This position will be based in Saudi Arabia

Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

What happens once you apply?

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Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.

Primary country and city: Saudi Arabia (SA) || Riyadh