Executive Assistant – Management at Nestle Nigeria Plc

Nestle Nigeria Plc – As the Leading Nutrition Health and Wellness Company, we are committed to enhancing People’s lives, everywhere, every day. Infact enhancing lives will influence everything we do together.

A presence in more than 130 countries and factories in more than 80 research centres brings many global benefits. We believe in long term career development and appreciate how challenges and motivation will help you reach your potential. Nestle Nigeria Plc upholds the principle of Non- Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities in its recruitment processes.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Assistant – Management

Location: Lagos (Head Office)
Position Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

• Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage company in the world. At our very core, we are a human company driven by our purpose to improve the quality of life and contribute to a healthier future.
• Nestlé Nigeria is currently looking to hire an Executive Assistant to Managing Director whose responsibilities include enabling and enhancing the effectiveness of the Managing Director by providing qualitative management support and representing the executive to others.

Key Outputs / Deliverables

• Support (and sometimes drive and lead) projects and improvement initiatives for the benefit of the Business.
• Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics.
• Travel Management: Preparing  and collating visits/ travels schedules/ dates; flight bookings, prepares as required, reports of visits, processes expense claims for Line Manager only,
• Conserves executive’s time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications.
• Maintains executive’s appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. Completes projects by assigning work to other Functional Assistant; following up on results.
• Represents the executive by attending meetings in the executive’s absence; speaking for the executive (if and when required). Welcomes guests and customers by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries.
• Prepares presentations, writes reports, analyses data and other information as would be required from time to time
• Maintains office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; evaluating new office products; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

What Will Make You Successful?

• Graduate Degree i.e. HND / B.Sc.
• 3 to 5 years of continuous experience supporting a C-level Executive in a structured environment.
• Exceptional in speaking and writing in English (French is an added advantage)
• Exceptional Listening and communication skills. Ability to follow instruction from your supervisor and your ability to understand those instructions with little or no follow up. Also, ability to relate messages or instructions to others.
• Excellent interpersonal/people skills. Ability to work directly and indirectly with others and engage internal/external stakeholders in a manner that represents the Nestle brand.
• Great Emotional Intelligence.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to keep the working day in order. Scheduling meetings, travel plans, billing, etc. will all require you to have terrific organizational skills.
• Computer Skills: Writing emails, transcribing notes, faxing, copying, and creating spreadsheets or presentations. Understanding of SAP or any other ERP system.

Deadline: 5th June, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Apply by clicking on the “Apply now” button, follow the steps and attach a copy of your CV.
• We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please do not delay in submitting your application.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• Nestlé is an equal opportunity employer, seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, age, religion, nationality, disability or perceived disability, medical condition, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law.