Personal Assistant to CEO (French & Arabic) – FMCG, Jeddah

About the role

We are seeking a highly organized Personal Assistant to support the CEO of a fast‑scaling FMCG company in Jeddah. The role demands fluency in French and Arabic, strong English communication, and the ability to manage a complex, multi‑timezone schedule while travelling internationally.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s calendar across multiple time zones, prioritising meetings and acting as gatekeeper.
• Coordinate international travel, including itineraries, visas, flights, hotels, ground transport and last‑minute changes.
• Handle inbox management, draft and filter executive correspondence, and ensure timely follow‑ups.
• Prepare meeting materials such as agendas, briefing notes, presentations, board packs, minutes and action logs.
• Engage with senior leadership, suppliers, distributors, partners and government entities on behalf of the CEO.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, contracts and strategic discussions.
• Support CEO‑led projects including market expansion, product launches and cross‑functional initiatives.
• Organise VIP meetings, leadership off‑sites and visits from international partners.
• Drive operational excellence by improving processes, templates and execution.

Required profile

• Fluent in spoken and written French and Arabic; strong English preferred.
• Proven experience as a PA/EA to a CEO or C‑suite executive in a high‑growth, fast‑paced environment (FMCG, retail, distribution, etc.).
• Exceptional organisational and time‑management abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
• Professional communication style and confidence when interacting with senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, solution‑oriented and able to thrive under pressure and shifting priorities.
• Willingness to travel internationally and adapt schedule as business demands.

Required skills

• Microsoft PowerPoint / Google Slides
• Microsoft Excel
• Outlook and Google Calendar
• Microsoft Teams and Zoom
• CRM and travel‑booking platforms