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Ref: NP447-446
Job description / Role
Our client is a global leader in its field and is a top-tier global management consulting firm that combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, organizational transformation, and leadership.
This role provides executive level administrative support to one to three Partner level Consultants and key responsibilities include business development by building relationships with clients and client Executive Assistants and understanding the business goals and objectives of each supported Partner and helping to push them forward proactively.
You will maintain and update current list of contacts and business activities in CRM database, track and maintain sales activity/pipelinewith each Partner and proactively spot clients that haven’t been requiring follow up. You will maintain diaries, schedule internal and external meetings and communicate with clients and infrastructure staff as appropriate. Additionally, proactively spot opportunities to add internal and external meetings; interviews, staff meetings, follow up and assist with scheduling for complex projects as requested by the Partner and/or project team.
There will be extensive travel arrangements, coordinating travel and accommodation including booking cars, rail tickets, etc. and you will develop an understanding of Partner scheduling and travel.
Requirements
Our client is looking for at least three years’ experience at working in a similar role. Experience in financial services, management consultancy and/or a professional services environment would be considered a plus.
Considered to be key attributes are strong service focus, excellent communication and negotiation skills, maturity, poise and judgement and the ability to think strategically and contribute to the departmental model.
The role needs a team player, a positive attitude and a collegial, friendly manner. Ideally our client is seeking a French and/or Arabic speaker for this role.
About the Company
Irwin & Dow was established in 2013 to provide clients with a unique and highly personalised recruitment service, providing the very top calibre of candidates across the business support and secretarial function.
We provide a refreshing approach, working in close partnership with clients and candidates across diverse industry sectors; large MNC’s, government & semi -government entities, SME’s, local businesses and in the start-up and UHNWI support framework.
Great people equal great success: all our candidates are interviewed personally by a member of the team, and we develop longstanding and in-depth relationships with our clients, understanding their corporate culture and goals to ensure a successful outcome for both parties.
Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount, and we are pleased to be a partner of choice for clients and candidates.