Executive Assistant - Manufacturing background

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Dubai, ARE
In-Office
Senior level
Professional Services • Consulting
The Role
Provide high-level administrative and strategic support to the CEO, managing schedules, travel, correspondence, reports, meetings, and key initiatives; prepare presentations, handle confidential matters, and support strategic planning and event organization.
Summary Generated by Built In

Our client is a leading manufacturing company based in Dubai, known for delivering high-quality industrial solutions and innovative production capabilities. As part of their continued growth and expansion, they are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant (EA) to provide direct support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Position Overview:

The Executive Assistant will act as the right hand to the CEO, providing high-level administrative and strategic support. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role is critical in ensuring the CEO’s time is optimized and the company’s leadership operations run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CEO, including managing schedules, meetings, travel arrangements, and correspondence.

  • Serve as the primary point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.

  • Prepare reports, presentations, meeting materials, and executive summaries for board and leadership meetings.

  • Coordinate and follow up on key initiatives, ensuring timely execution of tasks and projects.

  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and handle business matters with discretion.

  • Support the CEO in strategic planning activities, including research, data analysis, and preparing briefing documents.

  • Assist in organizing company events, board meetings, and executive engagements.



Requirements
To be considered for the role you need to meet the following criteria:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.

  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant, preferably supporting a C-level executive.

  • Previous experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or engineering sector is a strong advantage.

  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills with strong attention to detail.

  • Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus).

  • Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

  • Ability to work under pressure and maintain professionalism in a fast-paced environment.



  • Skills Required

    • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field
    • Minimum 5+ years experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant, preferably supporting a C-level executive
    • Previous experience in manufacturing, industrial, or engineering sector
    • Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills with strong attention to detail
    • Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus)
    • Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
    • Ability to work under pressure and maintain professionalism in a fast-paced environment
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    The Company
    33 Employees

    What We Do

    Black Pearl is a leading HR consultancy and specialist recruitment firm based in the UAE and GCC. They provide customized HR solutions, executive search, and strategic recruitment services across various corporate support, finance, accounting, and business operations roles, helping clients achieve success through tailored staffing and HR consulting services.

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