Adidas MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT EM TEMPORARY 

Canada, Alberta, Calgary 

9016709

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the calendar, schedule meetings and, preparing agendas and assist the SLT in staying on track with the daily schedule.

• Responsible for travel arrangements and requirements, including obtaining visas respectively.

• Provides smooth communication between the SLT office and internal departments/directors, demonstrating leadership qualities in maintaining open and transparent communication and support to the Senior Leadership team.

• Communicates directly and on behalf of the SLT with leadership members and other Directors on matters relating to the SLT.

• Assist SLT in meeting preparation and timely communication, both written and oral, with employees and external audiences.  This may include drafting correspondence and preparing other required presentations/documentation with minimal supervision.

• Manage all incoming requests into the SLT office (via mail, phone or email), and making sure they are addressed.

• Successfully completes critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting acknowledgement letters, personal correspondence, and other tasks that facilitate the SLT’s ability to lead effectively.

• Prioritizes conflicting needs, handles tasks expeditiously, proactively and follows through on projects to successful completion often with tight deadlines.

• Discreet and confidential handling of sensitive company information.

• Work with internal audiences and SLT’s direct reports to ensure agendas and deadlines are met.

• Manage and oversee that all expenses and invoices are processed.

• Documenting minutes of SLT meetings and other meetings as required.

• Responsible for arranging any SLT’s offsite meetings and other functions.

• Undertake special projects under the direction of the SLT and perform other duties as needed.

• Ad-hoc support with projects, activities and tasks as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent command of English and knowledge of another European language or Arabic will be a plus for the multi-national and multi-cultural team.

• Excellent attention to detail

• Strong work ethic, can-do attitude, and positive disposition

• Customer oriented, approachable, and strong interpersonal skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• A good team player with an international mindset

• Excellent organization, time management and problem-solving skills

• Excellent MS Office skills (advanced)

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree in Business Administration or related area.

• Minimum 3-5 years year experience in supporting senior management ideally within apparel (sports) /fashion/shoes or FMCG industry.