Executive Assistant Panama

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #170126 - Panama, Panama, Panama

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Get in the Game: Dive into the Role

Step up as our Executive Assistant and provide varied administrative support to the General Manager and Country Finance Manager, support extended members of the team, with general administrative duties such as meeting planning, reporting, events and travel.  You will provide support by solving daily administrative tasks at a practical level in accordance with internal policies and procedures, serving as a link between the executive and other related departments and countries. You have to demonstrate a high level of initiative, good judgment and the ability to handle confidential information in a good way.  This role is recognized across the Company as an expert in the administrative field.

Your Mission: What You Will Do

• Manages Executive and Organizational Calendars, ensuring alignment and coordination across all business functions.
• Leads Meeting Logistics and Technology, coordinating multi-location meetings, managing new technologies, and troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Drafts and Edits Professional Communications, composing routine and non-routine correspondence, and creating detailed presentations with minimal supervision.
• Handles Travel and Expense Administration, frequently arranging complex international travel and managing the Cytric Travel & Expense platform.
• Performs Research and Reporting, compiling necessary information from internal/external sources with knowledge of the organization.
• Manages Financial and Process Control, overseeing the creation and tracking of Purchase Orders (POs)

Must-Haves for Success: Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communication, Public Relations or similar.
• 3+ years as executive assistant.
• Advanced English level.
• Proficient in Google suite of products (especially in Gmail, Calendar, Sheets, Docs & Slides), SAP and Concur.

Boost Your Game: Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven organizational and problem solving skills.
• Self-starter who can work well both independently and across multi-level stakeholder groups.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly to change in a fast paced environment.

Ready to get in the game with us? Apply now and help shape the future of Colgate-Palmolive at the shelf and in the home!

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives  to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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