Executive Assistant

Logistics, Sales & Operations · HR & Admin · Office Administration · Executive Assistance

In short

Emerson seeks an Executive Assistant in Madrid to support the General Manager. Responsibilities include serving as a primary point of contact, coordinating meetings, preparing presentations, and managing daily office administration. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, executive-level support experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and excellent English and Spanish communication skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for the General Manager, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
Coordinate leadership meetings and business reviews, including agenda preparation, logistics, and follow-up.
Prepare presentations, reports, correspondence, and other business documents.
Provide administrative and operational support to senior leaders and key business functions.
Build and maintain strong relationships across local, regional, and global teams.
Lead day-to-day office administration activities, ensuring efficient operations and record management.
Support employee engagement initiatives, internal communications, and office-related activities.
Coordinate corporate events, meetings, trade fairs, and conferences.
Support corporate branding and marketing initiatives.
Collect, consolidate, and organize business information for management reporting and planning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or a related discipline.
Experience supporting executive-level leadership in a fast-paced business environment.
Experience working within an international or multinational organization.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Power BI, Microsoft Copilot).
Strong digital literacy and confidence using collaboration and productivity technologies.
Experience supporting projects, corporate communications, office administration, or business events.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
High standards of professionalism, accuracy, discretion, and confidentiality.
Strong stakeholder management skills.
Proven ability to manage sensitive information with integrity and sound judgment.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working in a matrixed or global organization.
Experience coordinating executive meetings, customer events, conferences, or corporate initiatives.
Knowledge of Oracle or other enterprise resource planning systems.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Ability to anticipate challenges, identify practical solutions, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience supporting office operations, employee engagement activities, or corporate branding efforts.

Benefits

Valued, respected, and empowered to grow.
Environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives.
Ongoing career development and inclusive culture.
Support for mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities.
Opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Skills

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft TeamsPower BIMicrosoft CopilotOracle

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About Emerson

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