Executive Assistant

  • Full-time

Company Description

Showpad is a fast-growing startup with offices in Ghent (Belgium) and San Francisco (CA). We provide mobile-first software to encourage better sales conversations and to keep deals moving forward. More than 500 businesses worldwide use our technology to accelerate their sales. And we are only getting started!

Job Description

As Executive Assistant you provide high-level administrative support to the CEO. 

• You manage all incoming mails and take appropriate action depending on the topic, relevance and urgency. You respond to mails, forward them to the right person or save them in a folder for personal follow-up by the CEO. You manage social media contacts.

• You take full responsibility of the agenda management for the CEO and ensure perfect integration of professional and private appointments and events.

• You manage complex calendar and scheduling requirements. You proactively schedule internal and external meetings and calls, taking into account different time zones. 

• You organize personal and shared folders and keep track of the most recent board information, budget documentation and management meeting presentations.

• You follow-up on important professional deadlines and private events and proactively remind the CEO. You track and help drive completion of key deliverable and follow-up on outstanding items. 

• You ensure Powerpoint presentations are impactful with perfect spelling, layout and visuals

• You take charge of booking travel arrangements, hotels, flights, restaurants, etc

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience assisting at leadership level in a fast-paced environment

• Proactive, positive, energetic and enthusiastic personality 

• Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills

• High levels of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change

• Highly proficient in spoken and written English and good working knowledge of Dutch & French

• Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, Google mail & calender

• Great team player who is excited about working in a small, agile team 

• A top talent who feels closely connected to our ‘Showings’, the values that define the way we work together: Be humble , Keep it simple, Take ownership, Embrace transparency, Aim for maximum impact, Give to grow, Be passionate.


Additional Information

Why Choose Showpad?

• A sparkling career in an exciting start-up conquering the world

• Smart and passionate co-workers who drive each other to succeed

• Many opportunities for personal and professional growth

• A competitive salary with extra benefits

• A stimulating work environment in the beautiful city of Ghent

• An endless supply of snacks, delicious fresh fruit and excellent coffee

• Regular fun team activities


Ready to join our team?

Apply online and tell us why you’re the best fit for the job.