AF26637 - Executive Assistant | Trading Enterprises

Company Name: Al Futtaim Motors Employment Type: Full Time Monthly Salary: Unspecified Job Role: Executive Assistant Minimum Work Experience: 2-5 Years Minimum Education Level: N/A Listed By: Employer Career Level: Executive/Director Description: Al-Futtaim Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Al-Futtaim employs in excess of 44,000 people, operates through more than 200 companies and represents more than 225 international brands across industries as diverse as retail and wholesale trading, distribution, real estate development, leisure and hospitality, insurance and financial services. The group has significantly expanded its business operations in recent years through a strategic acquisition plan and has entered a number of new territories, increasing its footprint beyond the GCC and Greater Middle East to encompass Africa, South East and North Asia, Australasia, East Africa and Europe. Entrepreneurship and rigorous customer focus has enabled Al-Futtaim to grow its business by responding to the changing needs of the customers and societies in which it operates. Al-Futtaim is committed to offering customers an unrivalled choice of the world’s best brands with exceptional standards of customer service and after sales support. Structured into four operational divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate and retail, Al-Futtaim maintains a decentralised approach, giving individual businesses flexibility and versatility to maintain a competitive stance. This benefits employees, providing a clearly defined work culture where individuals are empowered with authority and responsibility for their work. The success of Al-Futtaim is attributed to proactively managing change whilst upholding the values of integrity, service and social responsibility. The majority of businesses, built on a portfolio of world leading brands, dominate their sector. Automotive Al-Futtaim is regarded as a pioneer in the region’s automotive industry. The company imported the first consignment of Toyota vehicles to the UAE and established Al-Futtaim Motors in 1955. Al-Futtaim represents 44 automotive brands across 16 countries and encompasses every aspect of the business: Passenger and commercial vehicles sales Manufacturing agricultural vehicles Construction equipment sales and service Used car sales Rental and leasing Trading Enterprises Established in 1971, Trading Enterprises owns the sole distribution rights for Volvo, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, RAM and SRT vehicles. Recently, Trading Enterprises has added two high end luxury sports brands, Fisker and Lotus, to its portfolio. Competing in the UAE's Japanese, American and European automotive marketplace, the company is supported by a network of modern showrooms, workshops and parts outlets across the UAE, with sales and after sales operations existing in all seven Emirates. Experience: We are currently looking to recruit an experiencedExecutive Assistantto provide high-level, confidential and extensive support to the MD and Snr Mgt team ofTrading Enterprises. The successfulcandidate will be responsible for the coordination of activities (operations and planning) and ensuring timely flow of information to and from the MD’s office. Main duties will include thefollowing: Support to MD & Snr Mgt team in all instances, the OE should divert as much of the routine/less complex matters as possible away from the MD & Snr Mgt team leaving them free to concentrate on business critical matters In all matters ensure that the team’s preferred style and wishes are conveyed clearly and concisely Anticipate the needs of the Snr Mgt team and act accordingly. Your duties will be but not be limited to: Calendar Meeings Administration Travel Communication Qualifications: You will have a minimum of these inorder to be qualified: Graduate with excellent communication skills. At least 3 years’ experience in similar role. Expert in MS Office application, MS Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint in particular. Experience in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support and ability to work independently with little or no supervision. Handling details of a highly confidential and critical nature, this role requires efficiency in a fast-paced professional environment. Provenability to independently manage multiple tasks and projects with competing priorities and deadlines, screen and prioritize communications and opportunities from external and internal sources, and organize and maintain administrative processes. In addition this role involves responsibility for coordinating and preparing presentations and materials working within a diverse team. Note: you will be required to attach the following:1. Resume/CV 2. Passport-size photograph Al-Futtaim offers highly engaging and supportive work environments in a culture that values, recognises and rewards quality performance.