Executive Assistant to the Director

About the role

The Director’s Executive Assistant will act as a strategic partner, supporting the execution of key business initiatives across the organization. Based in Kolkata, this senior role blends high‑level administrative duties with analytical support to drive performance in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in strategy execution by tracking progress, analysing data and reporting on major initiatives.
• Conduct research and provide actionable insights to inform the Director’s decisions.
• Manage special projects, including business development and strategic programmes.
• Prepare briefing materials, presentations and reports ensuring high‑quality output.
• Coordinate with senior management, employees, customers and vendors to achieve business outcomes.
• Handle confidential information with utmost discretion.
• Liaise with sales, marketing, finance, HR and operations to align cross‑functional activities.
• Identify and implement process improvements to boost efficiency.
• Produce regular progress and performance metric reports.
• Develop and enforce policies and procedures for effective governance.

Required profile

• 10‑15 years of experience in sales strategy, business excellence or executive assistance within manufacturing (building materials preferred) or FMCG.
• Relevant qualification such as CA, B.Tech or MBA.
• Proven ability to manage confidential data and work both independently and collaboratively.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Power BI knowledge (preferred).
• SAP familiarity (preferred).