"Have you ever imagined that one day you can influence how millions of families worldwide cook?"

Meyer has an excellent opportunity for you to bring new cookware and kitchenware innovations to life. As one of the world's leading manufacturers and distributors of premium domestic cookware, our footprints cover most countries on the planet. If you are committed to making a difference and delivering exceptional results, you'll find a group of innovators (and food-lovers) here that shares your passion for amazing work. You'll be supported by a leadership team that promotes engagement, new challenges, and growth opportunities over the course of your career. Come inspire us through your tenacity, creativity, and performance — we'll do the same for you!

Job Summary:

The Executive Assistant provides comprehensive executive support to the Group COO, ensuring that they remain focused, organized, and effective in pursuing strategic initiatives. This role may also support Global Steering Committee members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communication Management:
  • Handle and manage the Group COO’s email inbox.
  • Follow up on important emails and track action items to ensure timely responses.
  • Filter and screen communications to prioritize urgent and important messages.
  • Coordinate global company meetings and communications.

• Project and Task Management:
  • Assist with the coordination and execution of projects.
  • Track progress and ensure deadlines are met.
  • Proactively follow up on outstanding requests and deliverables.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders on key projects and provide updates to the Group COO.

• Problem Solving:
  • Anticipate needs and resolve issues proactively.
  • Handle emergencies and unexpected situations calmly and efficiently.

• Relationship Management:
  • Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Represent the executive in a professional and courteous manner.

• Confidentiality and Discretion:
  • Manage sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality.
  • Act with discretion in all interactions and decisions.

• Meeting Preparation and Follow Up:
  • Prepare agendas, take minutes, and track action items from meetings with timely progress updates.
  • Coordinate and set up meeting logistics.

• Calendar and Schedule Management:
  • Manage the Group COO's schedule, including meetings, interviews, and travel arrangements.
  • Arrange and coordinate detailed travel itineraries, including flights, hotel reservations, visas, and other logistics across multiple time zones. React quickly to last-minute changes.
  • Work with local teams to put together daily agendas for the Group COO’s visits.

• Administrative Support:
  • Provide day-to-day administrative support to help the Group COO achieve their goals.
  • Handle personal matters and provide secretarial support for the Group COO.
  • Manage office supplies, equipment, and facilities.
  • Handle expense reports and financial documentation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Group COO and Global Steering Committee.

• Technology and Process Improvement:
  • Continuously identify and implement new technologies and tools (including AI) to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Group COO and/or the company.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background:
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Excellent command of English (additional languages are a plus).

• Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience as an assistant reporting directly to senior management.

• Skills and Competencies:
  • Proficient in Google Apps suite, Notion, Slack, and other standard business software applications.
  • Quick learner of new tools and technologies, with the ability to apply AI tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks in an agile way, with minimal supervision.
  • Proactive thinker with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Discretion, trustworthiness, and emotional maturity.
  • Highly positive attitude and ability to maintain professionalism under pressure.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a dynamic and growing company.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Positive and collaborative work environment.

Company Profile:

Meyer is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors of premium domestic cookware, our footprint covered most of the countries on the planet. Meyer has been igniting passion and cooking up innovations since 1951.

Meyer launched a 3-Year Vision in 2022, which helps us visualize the future we are heading towards and come up with our own innovative ways to make it a reality. Our people are inspired and guided by our mission, which is:

"To nourish human connection by inspiring joy for every chef — one cooking innovation at a time. (If you cook, you are a chef.)"

As a company, our core values of Excellence, Accountability, Innovation, Collaboration, Continual Improvement, and Customer Satisfaction aren’t just something on the wall — they are lived out and demonstrated through the daily actions and behaviors of our people.

Our people take pride in our organization due to our strong sense of mission and values, which increases our individual and collective levels of engagement and commitment.

The organization places a priority on employee experience, because inspiring joy isn't just something that we try to do for consumers — it's also something that we actively try to build into our company culture.

One thing we don’t forget to do while achieving our goals is to have fun. Our leaders have a contagious enthusiasm that comes through in their actions and words, creating a positive atmosphere that makes work rewarding and enjoyable.

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