Executive Assistant

YOU MUST HAVE: • High school diploma, degree in business or related field a plus • IT savvy, fully conversant and proficient in Microsoft Office and related software packages • Minimum of 3-5 years of executive level administrative experience • Proactively manage a wide range of executive, administrative duties and processes that require extensive coordination in multiple time zones. • Handle pressure, complexity and multiple tasks simultaneously and unsupervised • Successfully interact with a dispersed team, other executive, customers and administrative assistants WE VALUE • Excellent interpersonal, organization and communication skills appropriate to a multi-cultural and diverse working environment • Knowledge of travel industry rules and travel processes; knowledge of effective travel related technology processes and solutions • Excellent language skills both verbal & written in English; other languages an asset • Strong problem analytical and solving skills that allow to proactively anticipate requirements • High work ethics, able to maintain a very high degree of confidentiality and discretion • Possess executive presence, maturity and judgment, honest and reliable • Enthusiastic with a positive outlook and willingness to help or step in where needed • Willing to work flexible hours as required • Effective Communicator – Excellent communication skills both written and oral. The ability to influence. Strong presentation and facilitation skills • Self-aware learner – Aware of development areas and open to feedback. • Experience in creating business cases, working in a cross functional environment and organizing cross functional meetings • Abilities to negotiate and influence across functions, and build collaborative relationships • Strong interpersonal skills to develop relationships with both internal and external audiences. • Able to influence the actions and opinions of others in a desired direction; to exhibit judgment in leading others to worthwhile objectives, building credibility and rapport.