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Executive Assistant to the CEO (Greek Speaking)

Qogita

Qogita

Administration
Greece · Remote
Posted on Oct 9, 2024

About Qogita

Qogita [pronounced KO-gi-ta] is on a mission to become the leading B2B wholesale platform globally. Operating in 30+ countries, we offer an impressive suite of products, APIs, and financial services across multiple categories. Qogita saves distributors, wholesalers, and retailers significant costs through automation and intelligent order allocation algorithms co-developed with experts at Oxford University. Our business is growing rapidly, with significant revenue and strong backing from world-class investors who have helped scale companies like Wise, Algolia, Shopify, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Yelp.

Key Responsibilities

As the Executive Assistant to the CEO, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the CEO’s office runs smoothly, from handling administrative tasks to managing special projects. This role requires a proactive individual skilled not only in executive support but also in broader responsibilities, such as remote office management, organizing company offsites, and preparing materials for presentations.

Indicative responsibilities:

  • Expert Calendar Management: Proactively manage complex calendars, optimize schedules, and resolve conflicts across time zones.

  • Seamless Travel Coordination: Arrange and oversee comprehensive travel arrangements for the CEO, including itinerary and agenda planning assistance during trips.

  • Event Planning & Execution: Lead the planning and execution of medium to large-scale internal and external events, from budget management to logistics coordination. Plan, manage, and execute business-critical meetings (digital and in-person), such as executive staff meetings, All Hands, and leadership forums, including content development and follow-ups on action items.

  • Contractors & Remote Office Management: Oversee office operations and contracts (e.g., WeWork), handling communication, supplies, and ad-hoc requests.

  • Strategic Program Management: Drive the successful delivery of projects from initiation to completion, proactively addressing risks and obstacles. Operate autonomously to establish structure, identify problems, and implement effective solutions.

  • Presentation & Reporting: Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and other materials for internal and external meetings.

  • Process Improvement: Continuously seek ways to improve administrative processes and increase efficiency.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar role, preferably with remote work experience.

  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, with a strong attention to detail and ability to manage ambiguity.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

  • Proficiency in office software and collaboration tools (Google Workspace, Notion, Slack, HubSpot).

  • Experience in event/offsite planning and virtual office management is a plus.

  • Strong understanding of process, project, and program management principles and practices, with the ability to apply them to operational issues.

  • Commitment to confidentiality in all business matters.

  • Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across diverse roles and functions.

Package, Perks & Benefits

  • €30,000 - €38,000 annual compensation

  • Bi-yearly performance-based bonus

  • 26 days of annual leave

  • Private health insurance plan

  • Monthly wellness allowance

  • Annual Learning & Development Allowance

  • Onboarding home-office package

  • Live & Online socials and an annual company-wide Offsite event