Executive Assistant

Job description / Role

The Executive Assistant provides essential administrative support to the Managing Director, ensuring smooth office operations.

• Provide administrative support for the MD, including managing schedules, correspondence, and document preparation.
• Conduct research and prepare reports as assigned.
• Assist in organizing company projects and events.
• Experience with the use of project management tools like Wrike.
• Organize meetings and maintain accurate records.
• Act as a liaison between the MD and other departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as an Executive or Senior Administrative Assistant in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in project management tools, particularly MS Office Suite and Wrike.
• Strong scheduling, meeting arrangement, and document preparation skills.
• Experience in research and report preparation.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Effective time management and deadline adherence.
• Discipline in handling business and personal matters.

About the Company

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.