Executive Assistant, Office of CEO

Office of the President & CEO:

The office of the President and CEO directly supports the President and CEO with additional oversight assisting in matters pertaining to the senior management committee.

The major functions supported are Sales, Human Resources, Communications, Operations and Finance.

The President and CEO, with the partnership of the Senior Management Committee is responsible for all aspects of the Hermes Brand in the Americas.

The Opportunity:

As the Executive Assistant, Office of the President and CEO you will provide direct administrative support to the President and CEO including calendar management, T&E, communication and coordination.

About the Role:

Operational & Administrative:


* Anticipate, schedule and coordinate meetings and travel for CEO including, Senior Management meetings, Paris Agenda: Preview, Podium and Budget; Various committees, touch bases, 3 rd parties


* Ownership and proactive management of consolidated Hermes programming providing regular visibility and follow up to relevant parties


* Oversee consolidated Management Committee Calendar - ensuring always updated and communicated to all Senior Team


* Plan, organize and follow up on travel for CEO as well as Paris Executive Committee Members when traveling in the Americas


* Process T&Es for CEO and office of CEO as necessary

Analytical, Presentation and Accuracy:


* Assist in creating and supporting various reports and presentations including monthly EOM, biannual operations committee, annual 3-year strategic plan, annual budget etc.


* Perform ad hoc cross functional thematic project work - senior management outings, Officers meetings, cultural initiatives, external partners (ex LEF, Comite Colbert, CCF etc)

All other duties assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibility:


* NO

Budget Responsibility:


* YES

Decision Making Responsibility:


* YES

About You:


* 10 + years of relevant experience in similar role/environment including project management


* Excellent organizational and follow up skills


* Proven excellence at meeting long and short-term deadlines


* Demonstrates initiative, anticipation and forward planning ability


* Resourceful with strength in problem solving


* Reactive, Proactive & Flexible


* High level of attention to detail


* Strong interpersonal skills to foster inter-departmental relationships


* Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills


* Must operate with highest level of discretion and confidentiality


* Expert in Microsoft Excel


* Strong PowerPoint skills


* French language proficiency preferred

Hermès is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support the needs of our employees and their families, including:


* Commission and bonus incentives based on sales performance


* Medical, Dental, Vision,


* Life Insurance and Disability


* Paid time off (annual vacation of 15 days, 11 company holidays...