Adidas Hiring for Executive Assistant at Chennai, Tamil Nadu Full Time

Key Responsibilities:
Manage the calendar, schedule meetings and, preparing agendas and assist the VP in staying on track with the daily schedule.

Responsible for travel arrangements and requirements, including obtaining visas respectively.

Provides smooth communication between the VP’s office and internal departments/directors, demonstrating leadership qualities in maintaining open and transparent communication and support to the Senior Leadership team.

Communicates directly and on behalf of the VP with Board members and other Directors on matters relating to the VP.

Assist VP in meeting preparation and timely communication, both written and oral, with employees and external audiences. This may include drafting correspondence and preparing other required presentations/documentation with minimal supervision.

Manage all incoming requests into the VP’s office (via mail, phone or email), and making sure they are addressed.

Successfully completes critical aspects of deliverables with a hands on approach, including drafting acknowledgement letters, personal correspondence, and other tasks that facilitate the VP’s ability to lead effectively.

Prioritizes conflicting needs, handles matters expeditiously, proactively and follows through on projects to successful completion often with tight deadlines.

Discreet and confidential handling of sensitive company information.

Work with internal audiences and VP’s direct reports to ensure agendas and deadlines are met.

Manage and oversee that all expenses and invoices are processed such as medical health reimbursements.

Documenting minutes of Senior Leadership Team meetings and other meetings as required.

Responsible for arranging any VP’s offsite meetings and other functions.

Undertake special projects under the direction of the VP and perform other duties as needed.

Ad-hoc support with projects, activities and tasks as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent command of English

Excellent attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Proactive and efficient way of working

Customer oriented, approachable and strong interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good influencing and negotiation skills

Excellent organization, time management and problem-solving skills

Excellent MS Office skills (advanced)

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
University degree in Business Administration or related area

Minimum 5 years experience in supporting senior management ideally within (sporting) apparel/fashion/shoes or FMCG industry

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..

OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.

INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.

TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.

INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.

RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

ADIDAS CELEBRATES DIVERSITY, SUPPORTS INCLUSIVENESS AND ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION IN OUR WORKPLACE. WE DO NOT TOLERATE THE HARASSMENT OR DISCRIMINATION TOWARD ANY OF OUR APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

JOB TITLE:
Executive Assistant

BRAND:
adidas

LOCATION:
Chennai

TEAM:
Accounting & Finance

STATE:
TN

COUNTRY/REGION:
IN

CONTRACT TYPE:
Full time

NUMBER:
491571

DATE:
Nov 30, 2022