Executive Assistant - VP Global Named Accounts EMEA

Job Requisition ID # 26WD98442

Position Overview

Executive Assistant to the Vice President Global Named Accounts EMEA, you will be a critical Worldwide Sales Leadership Team member where your creativity and ideas will make a difference. Agile and able to think ahead to ensure the smooth running of the VP's office.

You will provide senior level administrative support to the VP, coordinating events, meetings and activities for EMEA Sales Leadership and addressing potential problems to ensure an efficient functioning office.

We offer both hybrid and remote working options and you can be based anywhere within Europe.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex agendas and calendars for both internal and external meetings - proactively engaging with senior people
• Manage domestic and international travel and itineraries
• Organize and attend senior level meetings, including input on agenda items and preparation of meeting materials
• Coordinate and support large scale external events as required, including event organization and accurate project management from the planning stage to implementation
• Collaborate to support other Executive Assistants and Senior Management teams
• Support in the preparation and set up of meetings including catering and technology requirements, virtual or otherwise
• Help manage departmental budgets and expenses. Track spending, generate expense reports, and ensure department bills are paid promptly. Serve as a point person for departmental purchases
• Manage internal communication projects including All Hands meetings, email communications, presentations, and EMEA Team SharePoint content
• Create presentations and other management packs for senior meetings
• Act as a liaison between corporate offices by disseminating key communications and distributing materials
• Manage expenses
• Project manage business initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to deal with executive level audiences in a highly professional manner
• Knowledge of frequently used computer software and programs, such as Microsoft Office and AI tools
• Full fluency in English
• Experience working in a multi cultural global business context, globally aware

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of broad Executive Assistant experience
• 5+ years of experience partnering at Executive Level in a complex organisation
• Project management, time management and organizational skills, with robust attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines with accuracy
• Ability to influence without authority
• Creative problem solver
• Global experience, willingness and flexibility to travel globally as needed

The Ideal Candidate

• Flexible in approach to work schedule, with consideration to the global nature of the role and extended working hours where needed
• Proactive, seeing opportunities to make a difference
• Embraces an environment and is excited by the opportunity to grow
• Manages confidential knowledge effectively, even when uncomfortable
• Calm under pressure, not fazed by frequently changing agendas and situations
• A culture champion: role modeling our Autodesk Culture Code and holding others to high ethical behaviour and compliance standards
• Detail oriented and proactive
• Excellent communicator

Benefits

Salary is commensurate with experience and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits program.