Executive Assistant

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of fashion, luxury, and sports eyewear. With iconic brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, Oliver Peoples, and exclusive licenses for fashion houses such as Prada, Chanel, Burberry and others, we blend innovation, craftsmanship, and style into every frame. With over 190,000 employees in 150 countries, EssilorLuxottica is driving the transformation of the eyewear industry, from traditional vision care to smart eyewear technology such as the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses. Since 2018, VisilabGroup has been part of EssilorLuxottica, driving retail excellence in Switzerland. The group unites the leading Swiss optical brands Visilab, Kochoptik, McOptic and Linsenmax, operating across 170 stores and building a strong heritage since 1988. Context To strengthen our leadership organization, we are looking for an Executive Assistant to start as soon as possible. We are seeking an experienced and agile Executive Assistant to support our Managing Director Switzerland in a dynamic, fast-evolving environment. This role requires a proactive and resourceful professional who can manage multiple priorities, act as a trusted counterpart to leadership, and contribute to new strategic and cultural initiatives within the organization. The Executive Assistant will play a key role in managing different board meetings and ensuring smooth coordination across various stakeholders within Switzerland and the broader EL group. Your responsibilities Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the MD. Manage and coordinate VisilabGroup and entity board meetings, including preparation of agendas, materials, and follow-ups. Support integration projects linked to organizational culture, values, and sales initiatives. Act as a sparring partner to leadership by counter-checking ideas and contributing creative, well-structured input. Draft and refine internal communication materials such as speeches, town hall content, and presentations. Coordinate across multiple stakeholders within Switzerland and at Group level. Manage competing priorities and work streams efficiently while maintaining focus under pressure. Leverage digital tools and AI solutions to improve efficiency and workflows. Your profile Minimum 5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, ideally supporting executives in agile environments. International experience within complex but agile organizational structures is an advantage. Fluency in English and French or German is required. Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and coordinate multiple stakeholders. Strong MS Office and collaboration tool proficiency (Teams, SharePoint, etc.). Comfortable in using and exploring AI tools to enhance productivity and communication. Agile and solution-oriented mindset. High degree of discretion, reliability, and professionalism. Proactive, able to anticipate needs and retrieve information independently. Our offer A modern workplace focused on innovation, development, and flexibility. Access to our global learning platform Leonardo (Harvard courses, language trainings, etc.). A Swiss and international team culture with short decision-making paths. Shape the future of eyewear with us - #FutureInSight For questions or further information, please contact Felix Wehmeyer, Talent Acquisition Manager, at felix.wehmeyer@visilabgroup.ch Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at VisilabGroup by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr