Bilingual French Executive Assistant, High-End Luxury Goods

DESCRIPTIONAre you able to assist a high-level, French speaking Executive who travels, and needs you to fill in the gaps and think fast in the spur of the moment? Are you an Executive Assistant who has work experience in a Cosmetics, Fashion and Luxury Goods setting? Do you have strong communication skills and a love of high-end couture? If you like a bustling work environment, where you can use your language skills and accomplish multiple projects and tasks, then you may be the next Administrative Assistant in a Major International Luxury Goods Company's Corporate Office, supporting the Senior Vice President. Bring your organization, people-skills, ability to multi-task and problem-solve, and strong work ethic to this position.

*Friendly environment and excellent corporate benefits.

- Assist the Sr. VP in handling all responsibilities and perform administrative functions including but not limited to, letter writing, transcription, distributing mail, shipping of products, telephones, filing, organizing meetings, ordering supplies, receiving visitors, booking hotels, restaurants and local transportation, managing birthday lists, etc.
- Process payment of all departments? invoices and bills.
- Assist in preparation and organization of meetings, events, and dinners held in NY offices.
- Prepare spreadsheets and power point presentations as required for special projects.
- Assist other executive assistants as needed during vacations, etc.
- Special projects as needed.REQUIREMENTS**Accent International does not sponsor US work authorization.
**We prefer that you submit your resume as a Word attachment, along with your application.
**Accent does not cover relocation costs.

REQUIREMENTS:

- Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and ability to speak French AN ABSOLUTE PLUS.
- Strong Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) and Lotus Notes.
- At least 3+ years experience in an Administrative position or corporate Luxury Goods environment with similar experience.
- Excellent organization and multi-tasking skills with the ability to develop systems and procedures to insure speed and efficiency of work.
- The ability to work additional hours as needed.