Job Description

Shades Interiors

Executive Assistant to Managing Director / CEO

Job id: 599206

26 Oct 2025

Job Location

United Arab Emirates

Experience

5 to 8 years

Qualification Level

Graduate; MBA / Management Post Graduates

Job Function

Secretary / Front Office

Skillset

People Management & Interpersonal Skills , Administrative Skills

Preferred Jobseekers

Locally available candidates only apply for this job

We are searching for a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to our Managing Director / CEO. The successful candidate must be fluent in Arabic and English, possess exceptional communication skills, and be capable of managing multiple priorities efficiently in a fast-paced professional environment. This role involves overseeing both business and personal matters linked to the CEO’s diverse ventures and investments.

Key Responsibilities:
Offer comprehensive administrative and executive-level support to the Managing Director / CEO.
Manage and prioritize the CEO’s inbox, responding to correspondence and delegating tasks when appropriate.
Coordinate complex calendars, appointments, meetings, and travel logistics.
Draft, edit, and prepare correspondence, presentations, and reports in both Arabic and English.
Serve as the main liaison between the CEO and internal or external stakeholders, ensuring timely communication and follow-ups.
Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Support the execution of strategic initiatives, projects, and key business objectives.
Organize board meetings, prepare detailed minutes, and track the completion of follow-up actions.
Conduct research and compile reports to assist in data-driven decision-making.
Assist the CEO with personal and investment-related matters such as scheduling, coordination, and correspondence.
Oversee general office administration and ensure smooth daily operations.

Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant in a senior executive support role.
Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (both written and verbal).
Outstanding organizational, multitasking, and time management abilities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proactive, solution-driven approach.
High degree of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Experience managing complex schedules and correspondence systems.
Background in interior design, architecture, or investment sectors is advantageous.
Must currently reside in Dubai.

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