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Mid-Level

Assistant to WFJ Division General Manager

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Chanel

Chanel

Shanghai
On-site
Posted March 27, 2026

Job Description

What you can bring into the team:

JOB MISSION:

  • The position combines senior-level executive assistance with exposure to strategic planning and business project coordination, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of key initiatives and leadership processes.

Executive & Leadership Support

  • Provide comprehensive executive assistance to the GM, with a strong focus on complex meeting and agenda management.
  • Manage end-to-end meeting arrangements for division-level, regional, and global meetings, including scheduling across time zones, agenda coordination, materials preparation, and follow-up.
  • Anticipate the GM’s needs with a high level of discretion and consideration; proactively offer options, identify potential issues, and propose practical/ creative solutions to ensure effective execution.
  • Act as a reliable coordination point between the GM and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring clear, timely, and professional communication.
  • Support preparation for leadership meetings by organizing inputs, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring readiness of materials.

Business & Strategic Planning Support

  • Support consolidation of raw data and inputs across functions and domains, particularly during key cycles such as annual budgeting, ongoing business initiatives, and major leadership reviews.
  • Assist in the coordination and tracking of cross-functional business projects, including meeting organization, timeline updates, and follow-up on action items.
  • Contribute to the preparation of presentations and materials for senior leadership discussions, ensuring clarity, structure, and accuracy.
  • Apply a data-sensitive and detail-oriented approach when handling business information; support basic data analysis and synthesis as needed.
  • Partner with relevant teams to help maintain momentum and visibility on strategic initiatives through structured tracking and documentation.

Person Specifications:

Academic / Professional Qualifications

  • University Degree and above

Work Experience & Competencies

  • Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role supporting senior leaders, with service mindset.
  • Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence working with regional and global stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
  • Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel; able to structure information clearly and professionally.
  • Basic data analysis capability or strong potential to develop in this area; highly attentive to detail and accuracy.

Personal Attributes

  • Highly considerate, proactive, and solution-oriented; able to think ahead rather than wait for instructions.
  • Self-motivated and result-driven, with a strong sense of ownership.
  • Comfortable working with ambiguity and collaborating across functions and teams.

Key Interactions:

Internal

  • WFJ division leaders, Chanel Mainland China Leaders
  • Regional & Global counterparts
  • IT, HR, Finance, Operation Team

External

  • Vendors, agencies