The Executive Director of a large Conglomerate based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is looking to hire a Male Executive Assistant. The Executive Assistant’s primary role will be coordinating extensive and regular travel and security arrangements for the Executive Director and his family.
Key Responsibilities
• Make all the necessary travel arrangements of the Executive Director and his staff or his family as requested including airline ticket reservations, hotel reservations, transportation, security arrangements, charter flights etc.
• Present itineraries for final approval and confirmation.
• Arrange for ground transportation and security requirements as needed.
• Travels with the Executive Director and/or family during all trips to attend to all the logistical needs of all concerned and to ensure that all arrangements made for hotels, transportation, security, restaurants, reservations etc are according to requirements and are proceeding according to plans.
• Present a budget and a plan prior to the commencement of each trip and obtains the necessary approvals to go ahead.
• Submit actual returns of expenses to the Central Office for auditing and entertains queries from the Financial Officer.
• Coordinate and work with all other company staff.
• Work on other special assignments as needed and as instructed by the Executive Director including office work while not travelling.
• The Executive Director is looking to develop a long lasting relationship with his Executive Assistant due to the personal nature of the role.
Skills
Qualifications and Experience Required
• Bachelors Degree in Travel Management, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management or a Business related field.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English is a must. Additional European language skills are preferred (Tri-lingual candidates from Tunisia, Lebanon and Morocco or similar will be favored).
• Previous experience of working within the Travel, Hotel or Hospitality industry or working in a similar senior Executive Assistant role.
• If you are already based in Saudi Arabia you must e able to obtain an NOC.
Compensation
A solid salary (approximately SR15-18k per month) + a small housing allowance + healthcare will be offered to the successful candidate. The role will require extensive international travel and all expenses will be covered.
Interviews will take place in Dubai and Riyadh from 18th October.
Please forward your CV along with a short covering note (including details of your current salary and if you are able to obtain an NOC).
Please only apply if you are an Male Arab National who has the relevant qualifications and experience. If you are already based in KSA you must be able to obtain an NOC from your current employer.