Executive Assistant

1 week geleden


Utrecht, Utrecht, Nederland Danone Voltijd

Are you an experienced professional who thrives in a fast-moving, international environment like Danone? If you are self-driven and eager to grow, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

In this dynamic role, you will provide direct support to our SVP R&I Categories & Zones.

As the Executive Assistant, your responsibilities include:

  • Efficient calendar and travel management
  • Planning & organizing management meetings, including agenda & overall arrangements
  • Scheduling full team touchpoints and animating the agenda
  • Supporting effective best practice sharing across teams
  • Planning & organizing team events
  • Creating an assistant community within the team
  • Coordinating the annual holiday planning of the leadership team
  • Supporting administrative tasks and managing expenses
  • Managing purchase orders
  • Organizing lunches, ordering flowers or presents when necessary

You will juggle multiple tasks, including managing complex international calendars and coordinating with senior stakeholders and COMEX members' assistants. Your role will involve planning internal and external meetings, workshops, and conferences.

Building crucial relationships for the team's success in a discreet and professional manner, you will act as the 'gatekeeper' and 'gateway'. Being the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders, you will represent the executive you support.

You are a proactive and efficient professional who takes pride in providing top-notch support. High levels of ownership and accountability define you, as you empathize with your managers' perspectives.

To excel in this role, you should:

  • Have an administrative background with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
  • Possess excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook tools
  • Have a strong command of English; knowledge of Dutch is a bonus
  • Enjoy your work and strive to foster a pleasant and professional work environment based on trust and collaboration

Working at Danone offers a unique experience that can be fast-paced and challenging at times. However, it abounds with opportunities to learn and grow while collaborating with renowned brands like Evian, Alpro, Nutricia, Activia, and Nutrilon.

Share your unique perspective, aspirations, and innovative ideas – the impact you can have may surprise you. Join us in the mission of One Planet, One Health – BY YOU.

We take pride in being a B-Corp certified company, adhering to the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Committed to diversity and inclusion, we are an Equal Opportunities Employer making hiring decisions based on merit and business needs.

Joining Danone as an Executive Assistant is a thrilling opportunity to develop meaningful relationships and work with dynamic brands. Supported to build a fulfilling career, you will contribute to building a healthier world together.

All Danone employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary, annual bonus, pension plan, health insurance discounts, and product benefits.

We value flexibility, offering 30 days of annual leave (with the option to purchase more) and a hybrid work environment from home or our People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht, and Rijswijk.

If this sounds like the right role for you, don't hesitate to apply before the deadline on June 21st, 2024. To comply with GDPR, please apply directly through this website.

For more information, please reach out to Susanne Burger-Van der Zwart, Talent Scout. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, orientation, identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.



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