Executive Assistant

Sharkninjaoperatingllc
Paris, France
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Candidates with executive support experience and multilingual skills will find this role in a fast-growing global tech company.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior executive support experience and strong cross-border coordination skills
    — “Previous experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar role supporting senior leaders.”
  • Individuals with a proactive mindset and the ability to manage complex business priorities
    — “Use your own initiative to proactively resolve conflicts and clean up calendars, balancing business demands and changing priorities.”

Things to consider

  • Occasional travel to Frankfurt and potential for additional hours during peak times
    — “Willingness to travel occasionally, including to Frankfurt, and to work additional hours when the business needs it.”
  • The role requires fluency in both French and English, with German as a potential differentiator
    — “Fluency in French and English. German is highly desirable but not essential.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight proactive calendar management and conflict resolution in your resume and interviews
    — “Use your own initiative to proactively resolve conflicts and clean up calendars.”
  • Demonstrate experience in managing high-level itineraries and travel logistics
    — “Manage complex itineraries covering travel, accommodation, transfers, and visa applications.”
  • Showcase your ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality in administrative tasks
    — “A high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and trust.”
  • Emphasize your capability to coordinate meetings and prepare detailed agendas and reports
    — “Coordinate meetings end to end, including agendas, papers, reports, and presentations.”
  • Demonstrate strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
    — “Strong Microsoft skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • manage complex diaries and inboxes
  • coordinate meetings end to end
  • manage expenses accurately
Typical background
executive assistantadministrative support

Skills & requirements

Required

Diary ManagementMeeting CoordinationExpense ManagementAdministrative SupportTravel Coordination

Preferred

German Language

Stack & domain

Diaries And Inboxes ManagementMeeting CoordinationTravel ManagementExpense ManagementAdministrative SupportSupplies And Equipment SourcingEvent ManagementTravel Coordination For EventsOrganizationAccuracyInitiativeConfidentCollaborativeProfessionalismConfidentialityTrustCan-do AttitudeWillingness To TravelProduct DesignTechnologyConsumer Products

About the role

Original posting from Sharkninjaoperatingllc via Greenhouse

About Us 

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. 

AI at SharkNinja

At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.

As we continue to grow, we are excited to add an Executive Assistant to support our Managing Directors for France and DACH, based in Paris. 

Here are some of the exciting things you'll get to do: 

Manage complex diaries and inboxes for the Managing Directors. Use your own initiative to proactively resolve conflicts and clean up calendars, balancing business demands and changing priorities. 

Coordinate meetings end to end, including agendas, papers, reports, and presentations. 

Attend meetings when required, provide accurate minutes or action logs, and own the follow-up of outstanding actions. 

Manage complex itineraries covering travel, accommodation, transfers, and visa applications, to each MD's requirements and preferences. 

Manage expenses accurately and on time. 

Deputise for other EAs as required. 

Provide administrative support to the wider Leadership team and business as needed. 

Source supplies and equipment within policy and expense guidelines. 

Maintain records so information is quickly, discreetly, and readily available. 

Manage events, ensuring they meet business requirements and agreed budgets. 

Coordinate travel for events and for guests visiting from across the region, including hospitality planning. 

Here are some of the things you'll bring: 

Previous experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar role supporting senior leaders. 

Excellent organisation skills, with high accuracy at a fast pace and the ability to prioritise. 

Fluency in French and English. German is highly desirable but not essential. 

A confident, collaborative approach. You can take a strong stance on topics, challenge requests where needed, identify risks or conflicts, and develop solutions. 

Strong Microsoft skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

Ability to build trusting relationships with stakeholders at all levels, internally and externally. 

A high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and trust. 

A can-do attitude, willing to take on any task that needs doing. 

Willingness to travel occasionally, including to Frankfurt, and to work additional hours when the business needs it. 

Our Culture

At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day.  Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.

What We Offer

We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.  

At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA. 

Learn more about us:  

Life At SharkNinja  

Outrageously Extraordinary 

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We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com

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