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We are looking for a dynamic, detail-oriented, and proactive Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the Senior Director of Sales in EMEA Emerging, acting as the liaison and handling details of a confidential and important nature. This role goes beyond traditional executive support and includes responsibilities across HR administration, finance coordination, contingent workforce support, invoices and payments, office trade license and other legal documentation. You will have knowledge of standard company operations, systems, and policies. Support the EMEA-E Sales team managers and ensure efficient team operations.
Responsibilities
Executive Support:
- Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.
- Collaborate with the Sales and the extended teams as needed to prepare agendas and meeting materials, document meeting minutes, track action items, and follow up on deliverables
- Plan and coordinate virtual and in-person events and meetings on and offsite, including preparation of meeting materials, logistics, venue, activities, and catering
- Maintain email aliases, distribution lists, and shared directories, including maintaining permissions
- Collaborate flawlessly with other executive team admins to execute on scheduling meetings and coordinate organization-wide events.
- Create presentations, region-wide communications, and maintain organization charts
- Act as a gatekeeper and point of contact in the Dubai office
- Utilize the AXS portal to generate salary and employment letters, submit audited financial statements, renew the establishment card and trade license, and track submission statuses and follow up on approvals or issues.
- Administer regional subscriptions like MEED and the Economist for the team, including maintaining users lists, payments, and renewals.
- Coordinate Saudi Arabia related requirements: issue visa invitation letters, liaise with finance, tax, and facilities teams regarding zakat, municipality, and other certificates.
Contingent Workforce Management:
- Collaborate with outsourcing teams on staffing orders, contracts, and ensure local compliance.
- Raise purchase orders, verify invoices, and process payments for CW costs and expenses.
- Track approved costs, manage compensation updates, and liaise with hiring agencies.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between Autodesk and hiring agencies.
Procurement:
- Utilize Supplier Central portal to raise purchase orders, onboard vendors, and track approvals, orders, and invoices.
- May serve as point person for departmental purchases, including but not limited to PC tracking, vendor management, and overall asset management.
- Work closely with Du Telecommunication, Tangoe Team, and Mobile team to renew contracts, order mobile phones according to the company policy, process payments, and keep track of devices and users.
Finance:
- Work with the Finance Business Partner (FBP) and Accounts Payable to ensure department bills are paid in a timely manner
- Work with FBP to track opex, assess and secure future budgets, and submit payments on time.
- Support the tax team to obtain the signed finance reports and submit them as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, HR, or related fields
- 6+ years’ experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced, multinational environment
- Exceptional time management, organizational, and multitasking skills.
- Willing to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and new processes and responsibilities
- Proven ability to work under pressure, communicate effectively, and meet deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and related business applications such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft SharePoint
- Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is a plus
- Able and willing to travel to events or internal meetings, locally and internationally as required
- Due to our globally distributed team, you may occasionally work outside of normal business hours
- Discreet and experienced in handling sensitive and confidential information.
The Ideal Candidate
- Takes initiative and is a self-starter who thrives with minimal supervision
- Excels at managing complex projects and delivering results both independently and collaboratively
- Enjoys building positive working relationships across all levels and geographies
- Highly organized, detail-driven, and capable of juggling multiple responsibilities
- Embraces change, learns quickly, and adapts well to dynamic environments
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About Autodesk
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We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.
When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
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Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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