Strategic Assistant to CEO, Central East Europe

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What You Can Expect:

Strategic Support:

• Be the CEO’s Right Hand: Support the CEO in planning, directing, and managing day-to-day business activities.

• Shape the Future: Track and analyze strategic initiatives, financial performance, and market trends to provide actionable insights.

• Own High-Impact Projects: Lead milestone management across major projects, ensuring seamless execution.

• Drive Efficiency: Implement and optimize internal processes on behalf of the CEO.

• Prepare for Success: Coordinate agendas, briefings, and key materials for executive meetings and events.

• Be a Key Player in Decision-Making: Attend high-priority internal and external meetings, take notes, and ensure follow-ups are executed.

• Lead with Accountability: Monitor delegated tasks and ensure timely completion with excellence.

• Connect with Leaders: Engage with senior stakeholders to identify emerging challenges and advise the CEO on key priorities.

• Build and Strengthen Relationships: Support the CEO in maintaining and developing key business connections.

• Take on Exciting Challenges: Be ready for diverse tasks and projects that will stretch your skills and accelerate your growth.

Administrative and Executive Support:

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, meetings, and travel arrangements, ensuring efficient time management.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the CEO.

• Prepare presentations, reports, and briefing materials for meetings with senior leadership and external partners.

• Handle confidential and sensitive business information with the utmost discretion.

• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide timely updates on the progress of strategic initiatives.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

• 2+ years of experience in a Forwarding or Finance role. Strategic or project management experience is a plus.

• Strategic mindset, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze business/finance data and make recommendations.

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders.

• High level of discretion and professionalism when dealing with confidential information.

• Tech-Savvy, proficiency in business tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, CRM systems) and a willingness to learn new technologies.