Business Assistant to CEO
Role Overview
The Business Assistant to the CEO is the CEO’s key coordination point and business partner, managing priorities, schedule, information flow, and stakeholders.
The role works across functions including Buying, Design, Sourcing, Retail, Finance, and E-commerce.
The role is fully based in Dubai, with relocation and visa support provided.
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About Gloria Jeans
Gloria Jeans is a fashion retailer with more than 600 stores across Russia, Kazakhstan, and Belarus and more than 7,000 employees.
The company says it has moved its headquarters to the UAE and is rebuilding for international growth, with the GCC, Southeast Asia, and e-commerce among its priorities.
Role overview
The Business Assistant to the CEO is the CEO’s key coordination point and business partner, managing priorities, schedule, information flow, and stakeholders.
The role works across functions including Buying, Design, Sourcing, Retail, Finance, and E-commerce.
The role is fully based in Dubai, with relocation and visa support provided.
What you will own
- Manage the CEO’s calendar, meetings, appointments, and daily priorities.
- Prepare meetings and track actions, requests, and commitments through completion.
- Prepare presentations, reports, meeting materials, and business correspondence.
- Coordinate with senior executives, department heads, business partners, consultants, candidates, and external stakeholders.
- Organize international travel, including flights, accommodation, transfers, itineraries, and travel documents.
- Manage international visa and immigration applications and liaise with relevant authorities and providers.
- Maintain visa, passport, and permit records and keep documents valid and up to date.
- Anticipate needs, identify potential problems, and handle sensitive information discreetly.
What we are looking for
- 3–7+ years in a Business Assistant, Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant to a CEO or Founder, Executive Coordinator, or similar senior support role.
- Experience supporting a CEO, Founder, Chairman, or senior executive is strongly preferred.
- Background in fashion, retail, consumer goods, consulting, investment, or another fast-paced international organization.
- Hands-on experience with international travel visa and immigration processes.
- Strong understanding of business operations and ability to work across multiple business functions.
- Excellent organization, prioritization, stakeholder confidence, discretion, and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, especially PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and calendar tools.
- Excellent written and spoken English; Russian is a strong advantage.
- Flexibility around the CEO’s schedule and willingness to travel internationally.
- A Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university is preferred.
What we offer
- Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
- Relocation and visa support, private medical insurance, and annual leave.
- AI tools and learning and development.
AI at Gloria Jeans
The company says employees use AI tools daily for scheduling, research, document preparation, and reporting.
Curiosity about using AI tools is welcomed.
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