Executive Assistant

About the Role

Apple (KSA) is seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support two senior leaders within a fast-paced, international environment. This full-time position is based in Riyadh and requires a Saudi National. The role involves providing direct, in-person administrative support to the Country Director based in Riyadh, who covers the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and remote support to the Country Director based in Dubai, who covers Africa and parts of the Middle East, with periodic travel to Dubai.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to two Country Directors, balancing competing priorities across both offices.
• Manage complex calendars, international travel arrangements, and event logistics.
• Collaborate daily with other Apple Executive Assistants across international teams, including those based in Dubai, Istanbul, and London.
• Act as the primary contact for facility management, vendors, and expense management.
• Organize and manage business meetings, offsites, and company-wide events, including staff meetings and leadership sessions.
• Provide support for visiting colleagues and executives from global offices.
• Prepare professional meeting materials and presentations.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Facilitate effective communication through in-person, video, and conference call meetings, including daily coordination with the Dubai-based director.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of substantial experience in high-level, complex administrative work at a senior level.
• Proven experience supporting more than one senior leader simultaneously, demonstrating sound judgment in prioritizing competing demands.
• Experience working with remote or distributed leadership, including managing calendars and priorities across time zones without physical co-location.
• Experience making complex domestic and international travel arrangements, including regular travel between Riyadh, Dubai, and London.
• Direct experience dealing with sensitive and conflicting situations diplomatically.
• Proven experience creating spreadsheets and composing content, texts, and special reports.
• University degree or equivalent experience.

Key Skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with strong follow-through.
• Effective time management and the ability to prioritize workload and execute against multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a proactive approach to team collaboration.
• Excellent networking skills with key business partners and stakeholders in central teams.
• Regional awareness specific to Saudi Arabia, Africa, and the Levant, including business culture, time zones, and logistics.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, anticipate issues, remain calm under pressure, and navigate ambiguity.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, anticipate needs, and exercise independent, sound judgment.
• Determined, self-motivated, and eager to take on new challenges.
• Ability to influence others, manage conflict appropriately, and delegate issues upward when necessary.
• Patience and a positive attitude.

Work Environment

This role operates within Apple's Sales organization, which is crucial for generating revenue that supports product development and services globally. The position involves working with an international team and requires adaptability to different time zones and cultural nuances, particularly across Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and other global offices.