About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

 

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com 

 

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As the Executive Assistant to the leadership team in the Commercial & Strategic Development office, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the team’s success. At AkzoNobel, consistently rated as one of the top employers in the Netherlands, you will join a company that is committed to achieving real sustainability. This position offers the opportunity to work in a highly autonomous capacity, providing proactive, high-quality support to the leadership team, managing professional office administration, organizing business trips, coordinating events, and ensuring seamless operations.

 

Responsibilities Office Management: Oversee and manage agendas and calendars, ensuring alignment with functional and corporate schedules. Prepare and process expense reports. Handle email, correspondence, and office documentation. Assist with onboarding and offboarding team members. Serve as the primary contact for Facilities and IT-related matters. Draft and edit documents using Microsoft Office tools. Maintain and manage the team’s SharePoint and project time management logistics.
  Meetings and Events: Prepare and organize virtual and in-person meetings, workshops, and conferences. Manage agendas, participant lists, and follow-up actions. Ensure all IT and facility requirements are in place for events. Welcome visitors and facilitate introductions to relevant team members.
  Travel Coordination: Organize business trips, including travel, accommodation, and dining arrangements. Manage the team’s travel wallet budget.
  Autonomy and Decision-Making: Act independently under pressure to meet deadlines. Share information efficiently with the leadership team and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.

 

What do you need to have to be successful in this role? A Secretarial/Management Assistant qualification or a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent). At least 5 years of experience as a management assistant, preferably in an international corporate environment. Full-time availability with flexibility to work outside standard hours when required. Excellent communication skills in English (Dutch is preferred). Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint); SAP, SRM, and Concur experience is a plus. Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially. Basic project management skills to ensure task organization and follow-through. A proactive, approachable, and collaborative mindset. Strong customer service orientation and exceptional attention to detail.

 

What do we offer in return?

It’s a two-way street. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

44 annual holidays and leave days. Participation in the AkzoNobel pension plan. A fixed bonus. Travel expenses to and from work. Opportunities for professional development and ongoing education. Hybrid working. Networking events and platforms to foster connections. Employee discounts on AkzoNobel products.

 

Please apply before January 10th 2025.

We welcome your online application via https://careers.akzonobel.com/.

For questions about the role or interview process, contact Marcel Thor at marcel.thor@akzonobel.com. #LI-MT1

It is essential that you have a visa that allows you to work in the Netherlands.

The recruitment process includes a selection of the best applications, interview rounds, and further steps. An online assessment and employment screening may be part of the selection process.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 42381