Strategic Assistant (f/m/d) to VP Commercial
DP WorldAbout the role
Be part of our global success story. DP World is looking for a talented Strategic Assistant (f/m/d) to our VP Commercial to contribute to our ongoing expansion. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and develop your career in a dynamic and international environment.
Your Responsibilities:
- Support the VP Commercial in all conceptual and strategic matters, including the preparation of analyses and plans
- Support the VP Commercial in day-to-day work, such as event organization, presentation preparation, commercial management, etc.
- Manage assigned projects and extraordinary tasks of the VP Commercial
- Research information, analyze, prepare and evaluate data, and prepare presentations for various audiences at the highest level of excellence
- Evaluate opportunities and risks of business transactions with a special focus on realizing long-term business goals and value enhancement
- Arrange appointments and coordinate projects, as well as prepare and follow up on meetings, events, and travel
Your Qualifications:
- Successfully completed studies in economics or a comparable qualification, at least a Bachelor's degree
- Completed an apprenticeship as a forwarder or have several years of experience in the forwarding industry
- Ideally, you already have relevant professional experience in a comparable function
- We require a sound knowledge of MS Office, in particular the MS Office programs Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
- At least two years of professional experience as a consultant or in the forwarding industry
Compensation
DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.
About DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for millions of people around the world. DP World is here to make trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With more than 106,500 employees across 73 countries, we are pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. By integrating our physical infrastructure with cutting-edge technology, we create efficient end-to-end solutions, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses - Ports and Terminals, Economic Zones, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.
DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves. So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.
By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.
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