Executive Assistant EMEA

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together youll discover that at HARMAN you can grow make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

Do you want to work for some of the worlds leading audio brands Become a part of the HARMAN team and get to work for JBL and Harman/Kardon.

By joining HARMAN youll dive headfirst into the exciting world of headphones portable speakers party boxes and other audio technologies and contribute to the success of Harman Lifestyle EMEA business. The consumer audio industry is fast paced fun and dynamic and were looking for someone who is proactive loves to work with a lot of different stakeholders from all over Europe and has creative ideas.

You will join our sales department based in Amsterdam The Netherlands in the position of:

Executive Assistant/Personal Assistant EMEA

A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle:

Were a global multi-disciplinary team thats putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end esteemed brands like JBL Harman Kardon Mark Levinson and Revel.
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development.
• Create pitch-perfect cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience.

About the Role:

If you are energized by supporting senior leadership coordinating complex priorities and enabling smooth execution across a regional organization this role could be for you.

In this role you will support the VP & General Manager Consumer Audio EMEA serving as a trusted partner to senior leadership and the wider EMEA commercial organization. The position blends executive support with the coordination of core business and operational activities.

Based at the European HQ in Amsterdam you will help ensure smooth daytoday office operations while allowing leadership to focus on strategic execution.

What You Will Do:

• Manage a complex and dynamic executive calendar.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements including flights accommodation ground transport and visa.
• Prepare and compose basic correspondence reports and presentations following managers instructions for internal and external purposes.
• Organize and support incoming internal and external visitors with arranging visas welcome letters and other necessary documents.
• Submit expense reports on behalf of manager approve and/or deny reports on behalf of manager according to HARMAN policies and guidelines.
• Plan organize and attend EMEA Management Team meetings across onsite and offsite formats. Manage agendas meeting materials logistics and participant communications and ensure timely followup on agreed actions.
• Manage invoice processing by checking and approving incoming invoices and if necessary arranging for corrections to invoices including supplier communication.
• Support the EMEA Management Team with basic administrative and operational tasks.
• Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Act as a liaison and point of contact for internal and external stakeholders such as employees customers and partners ensuring clear and effective communication.

What You Need:

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role within a global organization supporting senior executives and commercial teams.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Demonstrated experience supporting leadership with the creation of highquality impactful PowerPoint presentations.
• Proven ability to create maintain and optimize effective filing and documentmanagement systems.
• Experience designing implementing and continuously improving processes to enhance efficiency.
• Highly selfdirected with the ability to manage competing priorities and consistently meet tight deadlines.
• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to perform effectively in a fastpaced changing environment.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

What is Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of Salesforce and SAP is a plus.
• Additional European language skills are a plus.
• Experience with travel and expense management systems is a plus.

What Makes You Eligible:

• Availability to work in the office 3 days per week.

What We Offer:

• A flexible work schedule where you will be able to work from home up to 40% and the remaining days in in a fantastic office at Houthavens Amsterdam.
• You are going to work in an international team within a friendly global working atmosphere.
• HARMAN offers a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities professional training and competitive market base compensation.
• Top-notch employee discounts on world class HARMAN products (JBL HARMAN Kardon Bowers & Wilkins AKG etc.)
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN Universitys business and leadership academies.
• Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program.
• A unique opportunity to contribute to drive revenue growth and nurture strategic trust-based relationships.

Join HARMAN and discover a world of endless possibilities!

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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.