PA to the CEO (French + Arabic) | Fast-Growing FMCG | | International Travel

A fast-scaling FMCG business in Jeddah is hiring an outstanding Personal Assistant / Executive Assistant to the CEO
. This is a high-trust, high-pace role for someone who can operate at C-suite level
, protect the CEO’s time, and keep priorities moving across markets.

You’ll be the CEO’s right hand owning calendar, travel, communications, stakeholder management, and executive operations
—with regular international travel
.

• Complex diary management / calendar optimisation (multi-timezone scheduling, prioritisation, gatekeeping)
• International travel coordination (itineraries, visas, flights, hotels, ground transport, last-minute changes)
• Inbox management & executive correspondence (drafting emails, filtering, escalation, follow-ups)
• Meeting preparation (agendas, briefing notes, presentations, board packs, minutes, action logs)
• Stakeholder management (senior leadership, suppliers, distributors, partners, government/third parties where relevant)
• Confidentiality & discretion handling sensitive information, contracts, and strategic discussions
• Project support for CEO-led initiatives (market expansion, launches, commercial priorities, cross-functional coordination)
• Event & visit coordination (VIP meetings, leadership offsites, international visitors)
• Operational excellence
  : process improvement, systems, templates, and “get it done” execution

• Fluent French and Arabic (spoken + written) — essential
• Strong English preferred (international exposure)
• Proven experience as a PA/EA to CEO / C-suite / GM in a high-growth / fast-paced environment (FMCG, retail, distribution, consumer goods, or similarly dynamic sectors ideal)
• Exceptional organisation, attention to detail, and time management
• Strong communication skills
  , executive presence, and confidence with senior stakeholders
• Highly proactive, solutions-led, and able to work under pressure with changing priorities
• Open to international travel and flexible with schedules when business requires

• Board support
  , governance exposure, investor/partner meetings
• Multi-market experience (GCC, Europe, Africa)
• Advanced PowerPoint/Google Slides
  , Excel, reporting, briefing packs
• Tools:
  Outlook/Google Calendar
  , Teams/Zoom, CRM/admin systems, travel platforms
• Experience supporting commercial teams
  , sales leadership, or supply chain leadership

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Travel: International travel required