Executive Assistant

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant who fits perfectly in an international fast-moving environment like Danone? Are you self-driven and ready to develop? Then this opportunity could be the perfect next step for an excellent communicator like you!

In this exciting role you will directly support our SVP R&I Categories & Zones

As Executive Assistant your responsibilities include:

• efficient calendar and travel management
• planning & organization of management meetings,
  incl agenda & overall arrangements
• scheduling full team touchpoints and animation of the agenda
• support of an effective best practice sharing across teams
• planning & organization of team events
• creating an assistant community within the full team
• coordinate the annual holiday planning of the leadership team
• support on administrative tasks and declaring expenses
• purchase order management
• organize lunches, order flowers or presents, when appropriate

You will have multiple, often simultaneous tasks that will include managing complex international calendars, also in interaction with the assistants of senior stakeholder and COMEX members. You will be planning internal and external meetings, workshops and (video) conferences.

In a smooth and discrete way, you build relationships that are crucial for the success of the team. As such, you carry out the role of gatekeeper, as well as the role of gateway.

You will be the first point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders, making you the ambassador for the executive you support. You are a proactive and effective professional, who gets fulfilment in giving the best possible support. You have high levels of ownership and accountability, being able to put yourself in your managers shoes.

For this role:

• you have an administrative background and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook tools is also required.
• You have an excellent command of the English language; Dutch is a plus.
• Moreover, you have fun in your job and give your best to contribute to a nice and professional work environment of trust and collaboration.

Working at Danone is a unique experience. It’s fast-paced and complex and, at times, it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities to learn and grow working with some of the best-known brands in the world, like Evian, Alpro, Nutricia, Activia and Nutrilon. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and entrepreneurial ideas to the table - the impact you could make might just surprise you. One Planet. One Health - BY YOU.

We’re proud to be a B-Corp certified company. That means we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability in everything we do.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we base our hiring decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.*

It’s an exciting time to join Danone as an Executive Assistant. You’ll build meaningful relationships and networks working with large, dynamic brands. And the best part? You’ll be supported to grow an impactful career that you can be proud of. Together, we’ll build a healthier world.

All Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus, a premium free pension and great discounts on health insurance and Danone products. We understand the importance of flexibility and offer 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more) and a hybrid working environment, where you can work either from home or from one of our People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht and Rijswijk.

It’s simple - hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of June 21st 2024.

In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.

Need more information? Please contact Susanne Burger-Van der Zwart, Talent Scout via susanne.burger-van-der-zwart@danone.com

• all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

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