Senior Administrative Assistant, EMEA (Personal Assistant)
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Job Location:
Hilversum - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Senior Administrative Assistant EMEA Sports Merchandising Nike
EHQ EMEA
WHO YOULL WORK WITH
Youll be an integral part ofNIKE EMEA Merchandising a function that translatesconsumer insights product strategy and sport cultureinto assortments that move athletes and the marketplace forward. This team is fast curious and highly collaborativeconnectingGlobal and EMEA leadership crossfunctional partners and external stakeholders to deliver impact at scale.
You willreport directly to Senior Director Running Merchandising acting as a trusted partner to their Leadership total youll be supporting 4 Sr. Directors who are part of the EMEA Merchandising Leadership Team; collaborating daily withMerchandising Brand Planning Finance Operations and Global counterparts while also working closely with other Senior Administrative Assistants across the business. You do not manage people directly but you influence outcomes through strong relationships judgment and operational leadership.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
This role is not for someone who simply keeps the calendar.
You thrive at the centre of complexity enjoy operating at senior leadership level and take pride in making things run better because you are there.
You bringconfidence without ego structure without rigidity and calm execution in moments that matter most.
You need to have:
- Exceptional organizational strength and sound judgment
- Executive presence discretion and emotional intelligence
- The ability to operate independently while staying tightly connected to the business
Key Skills & Experience
- Proven experience supportingsenior leaders in a fast-paced matrixed organization
- Advanced calendar travel and expense management across multiple time zones
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prioritize distil and follow through
- High comfort navigating ambiguity shifting priorities and sensitive situations
- Strong attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture
- Experience coordinating leadership meetings offsites global visits and large-scale events
- Confidence handling confidential information with integrity and discretion
- Fluency with business tools systems and collaboration platforms; quick to adapt to new ways of working
WHAT YOULL WORK ON
Youll enable senior leadership to operate at their best by orchestrating priorities information flow and execution across EMEA and Global teams. You turn complexity into clarity anticipate needs before they surface and ensure the business moves forward with pace and confidence.
Day-to-Day Impact
- You work at the centre of ahigh-performing leadership team partnering closely with Merchandising Brand Finance Operations and Global counterparts to keep priorities aligned and moving
- You own complex calendars travel and expensesproactively protecting time for the work that matters most
- You prepare capture and follow up on leadership meetings turning conversations into clear actions and decisions
- You serve as a trusted connector ensuring seamless communication between your Leader their Leadership Team and key partners across EMEA and Global
- You are visible approachable and relied uponacting as a goto contact for your Leader team and stakeholders
- You plan and execute logistics for leadership meetings country tours global visits café sessions and team offsites often under tight timelines
- You contribute beyond adminspotting opportunities to streamline processes improve ways of working and elevate how the team operates
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience as an Assistant in an international environment
- Fluent in English (written and verbal) Dutch is an advantage
- Excellent MS Office skills
- Fulltime 40 hours
- Must be able to work flexible hours
- Must be able to travel for offsites and meetings
Required Experience:
Senior IC
