Executive Assistant Job ID 204417 Posted 21-Feb-2025 Service line Advisory Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Administrative Location(s) Amsterdam '- Noord-Holland - Netherlands, The Hague '- Zuid-Holland - Netherlands, Utrecht '- Utrecht - Netherlands _We are seeking an Executive Assistant to support multiple members of our Senior Leadership team, some operating from our headquarters in Amsterdam. The Executive Directors are responsible for a wide range of commercial real estate activities, including Business Development and Transactions._ **What you will do** As an Executive Assistant, you will be responsible for providing support to multiple Executive Directors, each with their own area of expertise and internal and external stakeholders. The Directors have their own areas of expertise, which means that the stakeholders overlap to some extent but still have their own dynamics. This means that you will be constantly juggling multiple tasks, have a well-developed sense of how to "manage" business relationships, and be accustomed to handling confidential information. Your support as Executive Assistant will include managing calendars and correspondence, arranging travel and meetings, processing expense claims, preparing documents, updating files, and monitoring action items and deadlines. Working for Directors with an international scope also brings with it the necessary ad-hoc work, which will always require your proactivity and organizational sensitivity. Your added value for the Directors is to operate between the lines, to act as an "invisible hand" that makes processes run smoother and gives the Directors the comfort of being able to focus on the essentials. List of responsibilities: + Communication management - handling incoming/ outgoing communication + Project Coordination (make sure all deadlines are met, follow up etc.) + Research (conduct research on various topics) The challenge of the role of Executive Assistant lies in the context in which you will be working; international, highly educated, ambitious, and with different Directors in different fields. For the ideal candidate, this context is the driving force behind taking action every time, connecting the dots, and drawing the Directors' attention to sensitivities that they might otherwise overlook. In short, the spider in the web! **What we ask of you** + You have a completed HBO-level education; + You have at least 2 years of relevant work experience; + You are a strong personality who enjoys serving others; + You are hands-on and can switch smoothly between different tasks; + You are proficient in the use of various MS Office applications; + You have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in English, Dutch is preferred but not a must; + For this role, we are looking for a candidate with a flexible attitude and work ethic. **What we have to offer you!** At CBRE, a wide range of real estate specialists work together to provide total solutions for our clients. Professionals with a commercial, financial, construction or even creative background, but all with the same passion for real estate. Our organization is the perfect place to develop yourself professionally and personally. At CBRE, we work hard, but we also find time for relaxation and social interaction. We offer you a position where you have the freedom to use your talents and where we are always open to your suggestions and feedback. In this role, you will work closely with the Personal Assistant of the Divisional President for Continental Europe and other EA's and PA's based in Amsterdam. The Directors are all driven professionals who are very approachable. **About CBRE Advisory** At CBRE, it doesn't matter whether you are an experienced professional or a young talent, and in which position you play. We offer everyone the freedom to seize opportunities. We work hard for our successes and celebrate them together, for example after closing a deal or during our weekly drinks. We feel it is important to offer other fun challenges in addition to your work. That is why we organize various sports events, offer you the opportunity to participate in company hockey or football, and arrange a substantial discount on your subscription to gyms throughout the country. At CBRE Advisory, you work together with all kinds of different specialists to provide sound overall advice. Professionals with a commercial, financial, architectural or creative background, and all with the same drive for real estate. But we would also like to work on your development. Through the CBRE Academy, among others, we offer you extensive opportunities to further increase your commercial qualities and your level of knowledge. With over 100,000 employees spread over 500 offices in 100+ countries, CBRE is the global market leader in real estate consultancy. In the Netherlands, our 600 professionals from Amsterdam, The Hague, Eindhoven, Rotterdam, Utrecht and Zwolle work on the most beautiful real estate projects every day. **Excited to apply?** We are looking forward to your application! Make sure you also include a cover letter with your application explaining why you chose to apply for the position of Executive Assistant. Any questions? Our recruiter Elise van der Kallen will be happy to answer them via nlrecruitment@cbre.com. CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)