Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally.
• Work closely with the CEO for upcoming commitments and responsibilities.
• Prepare and handle CEO’s outreaches, correspondence and messaging both internally in the organization and to external stakeholders.
• Handle the public relations workstream of the organization, in close coordination with the regional Corporate Communications team, in terms of projects and achievements to report internally and to external media / agencies to help develop the LDC brand building and awareness initiative
• Travel with Public Relations and platform teams to upcountry regions during planned activities.
• Handle a range of administrative tasks and responsibilities to enable the CEO to lead the company in a more efficient manner; this would include designing and producing ad-hoc presentations and reports, preparation for important meetings, maintaining contact lists, handling travel arrangements etc
• Coordinate and lead the initiative for all important executive-level meetings in terms of preparation of pre-reads, monitoring and compiling important takeaways and to-dos and leading follow-up workstreams.
• Providing event management support as needed.
• Work with the Platform, Functional Teams and CEO/CFO in coordinating and organizing
• outreaches and cultivating relationships with external stakeholders while exploring additional business potential and initiatives.
• Other duties and projects based on the requirements of the CEO & CFO Office and the organization as a whole.
• Executive assistant / C-level support experience across leading organizations
• Stakeholder management abilities in terms of dealing with both internal and external stakeholders with a high level of professionalism.
• Working with a range of teams and individuals across platforms and geographies
• Dynamism in terms of handling and juggling multiple responsibilities.
This document is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. The Company reserves the right to modify responsibilities to respond to changing business demands.
• Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Be flexible and have good interpersonal skills
• Need to strictly observe internal procedures, recognizing the impact of communications on the company’s reputation among internal/external audiences.
• Ability to think creatively, with the agility to propose solutions to unexpected issues / evolving circumstances.
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Should be a quick learner, open to travel and adapt to high pressure environment.
• Ability to adapt to an evolving, entrepreneurial environment with a strong focus on diversity, inclusion and sustainability.
• Fluent in English communication
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us
What We Offer
We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
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