Executive Assistant

No Relocation Assistance Offered
150603 - Therwil, Switzerland, Switzerland

Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of working in a global organization, continually learning and collaborating, having stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions

If this is how you see your career, Colgate is the place to be

Our dependable household brands, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. The pride in our brand fuels a workplace that encourages creative thinking, champions experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has contributed to our enduring success.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile...every single day.

**What will be your main accountabilities?**:

- Management of the President and Senior Staff’s calendars.
- Filtering phone calls, messages, ensuring follow-up of calls.
- Organization of meetings, both internal & off-site, with participants from different countries.
- Arranges travel arrangements of staff and Colgate visitors (travel, hotel, pick-ups).
- Act as the leader for the Travel system platform (Concur).
- Administer expense & American Express reports.
- Manage Purchase orders.
- Prepare agenda for various meetings.
- Independently handles requests for information from internal and external clients.
- Arrange catering needs, when necessary.
- Secretarial assistance to visitors.
- Coordinate office support, (reception / coverage), on an as needed basis (staffing over lunch / vacation periods).
- Preparing & expediting packages to be sent / received by courier
- Other ad hoc administrative tasks as required

**What are the required qualifications?**:

- Minimum 4 years administrative experience.
- Experience with major multinational firms is a plus.
- Excellent working knowledge of English. German and fluency in other languages would be a plus.
- SAP experience would be desirable; Google Suite (Sheets, Slides, etc.), Power Point & Excel is a must.

**What are the required skills and competencies?**:

- Functional Experience and Technical Skills:

- Outstanding communication skills.
- Ability to work both, independently and within a team.
- Capacity to handle highly confidential information.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Elta MD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet.