About the job Management Assistant
(Utrecht, fulltime + hybrid)

The role is for open for applications for candidates currently residing in the Netherland s.

Are you a proactive and effective professional who thrives on providing top-notch support? We’re looking for a Management Assistant to join our team and support our Senior Director of Research & Innovation.

This role requires someone who can work independently in a dynamic environment where priorities change frequently.

You are an assistant by heart! First and foremost, you are a proactive and effective professional, who gets fulfilment in giving the best possible support. You must have high levels of ownership and accountability, being able to put yourself in your managers’ shoes. You can build and maintain a network within the company and enjoy connecting with people.

Key Responsibilities:
Efficient Support: Provide excellent support with integrity and speed.
Communication: Communicate in a friendly and open manner, while setting and acting on priorities.
Stakeholder Management: Balance the needs and requirements of different stakeholders.
Task Management: Handle multiple, simultaneous tasks including managing calendars, meetings, workshops, events, conferences, travel arrangements, and administrative activities.
Network Building: Build and maintain crucial connections for the organization’s success.
Gatekeeper & Gateway: Act as both a gatekeeper and a gateway for the organization.
About you

• Experience: You have at least 5 years of relevant experience working as an assistant supporting a or multiple senior directors in an international working environment.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Outlook, MS Word, Power Point, and Excel.
• Proactive & Independent: Able to set priorities and handle stressful situations independently.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills and fluency in English. Dutch is a plus.
• Positive Attitude: Enjoy your job and contribute to a positive and professional work environment.

About usWorking here you’ll need to enjoy a fast-pace, complexity and it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities. You’ll work with some of the best-known brands in the world, such as Evian, Nutricia, Activia and Nutrilon and we absolutely guarantee that you can just be yourself.

Be innovative and entrepreneurial and the impact you could make might just amaze you. Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU.
We are proud to be an equal employer. We are convinced our differences make the difference and that an inclusive working environment will drive our growth as a business, as teams and as individuals. We will therefore consider all applicants for employment* fostering an inclusive working culture that is accessible for all.
Did you know that as a B-Corp certified company, Danone Benelux meets the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability?

We Offer:
At Danone, we offer a complete package of benefits, with a competitive primary salary and yearly bonus, but also benefits like a premium free pension, 30 days annual leave and several discounts on a collective health insurance and even on some of our products.

What’s next
It’s simple –hit the “apply” button until the deadline 5th November 2024. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via careers website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.

Need more information? Please contact Susanne Burger-van der Zwart, Talent Scout on Susanne.burger-van-der-zwart@danone.com

• all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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