Assistant to the President

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.
Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.
Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

Position Summary
The Executive Assistant I - Assistant to the President provides high-level administrative support to the President of an organization. This role involves managing the President's schedule, coordinating meetings and events, drafting correspondence, preparing reports and presentations, and handling confidential information. The Executive Assistant I may also liaise with internal and external stakeholders, oversee special projects, and perform other administrative duties as required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, discretion, and effective communication are essential for success in this role.

Functions & Duties
Description   
•    All administrative support for up to three senior executives, with emphasis on administrative support for the President of CMA CGM (America) LLC.    
•    Act as liaison with all outside agencies and industry contacts on behalf of the President and Senior Executives.    
•    Handle scheduling, travel arrangements (domestic and international) and travel expense reporting for President and Senior Executives.    
•    Ad Hoc reporting and analysis as requested by the President and/or Senior Executives.    
•    Direct involvement with meeting minutes, ad hoc presentations, and preparation of corporate communication materials for the Executive Management team, as requested by the President.    
•    Prepare correspondence on behalf of the President and Senior Executives.    
•    Organize meetings and special events including direct involvement with meeting materials and presentations as requested by the President.    

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 
•    Superior skills in using Microsoft Office software, particularly skilled with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point. 
•    Ability to multi-task while maintaining focus and attention to detail.
•    Discretion and confidentiality are essential. This individual must be able to keep confidences and act with the highest level of diplomacy and tact.
•    A self-starter who does not need to wait for direction on daily support functions, but who understands when to ask for clarification or permission to move forward with a decision or delivery of a project.
•    Well spoken and articulate; excellent written communication skills.
•    Ability to work more than a 40 hour work week, when necessary.

Qualifications 
Education
Required/Preferred    Education Level    Description
Required    High School Diploma or GED    
Preferred    Bachelor’s Degree    

Work Experience
Experience    Years of Experience    Description
General Experience    5-10 years    A proven track record working for senior executives, with at least five years of experience supporting the Vice President level or above. Preference will be given to candidates who have supported the President / CEO level.

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure! The Company is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.  Discrimination or harassment based upon any protected characteristics as defined by state or federal law is wholly inconsistent with our company values and will not be tolerated. Alternative application methods are available for individuals who are unable to use or access our online application system. For assistance, please contact us at orf.pse_recruiting@cma-cgm.com