Sales Coordinator

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at
the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring
trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our
technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders,
energy become smarter and much more. More than ‎30,000 organizations already
rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to
digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to
make the connected world more secure.
We have been present in Saudi Arabia for ‎40 years and with over ‎600 employees
to date, we are growing rapidly. Together we are delivering our signalling,
control and train protection systems for the North -South Railway (NSR), the
longest system of it's kind in the world. Together we are key suppliers of In-
flight entertainment and connectivity systems as well as air traffic
management solutions in Saudi. We are making Saudi Arabia a safer place by
securing the country's critical infrastructure and e-security solutions that
secure the country's electronic payment systems. Thales has been selected to
supply major electronic systems for air defence and the Group also supplied
communication and optronic systems for the Army, the Saudi Arabia National
Guards and the Air Force.
As an Administrative Assistant, you will be an integral part of a dynamic team
and be involved in multiple tasks related to the day-to-day needs of the team.
A week in the life of an Administrative Assistant:
* You will support the head of the team and team members on day-to-day administrative matters.
* You will manage the expense reports for your manager, business trips and the validation of the reports in the internal system and provide support for travel visas and employee holiday validation.
* You will support the manager and team with meetings and event organization and logistics.
* You will collaborate with the Purchasing team for materials, samples and stock management needs.
* You will provide support for other tasks including shipping and receiving mail and special projects as specified.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
* To succeed at this job, you must have: strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office.
* It would be preferred if you have experience with software including AeTM and Notilus.
* You must be fluent in English.
* We would like someone to join our team who is outgoing, a strong communicator and able to interact with all levels of staff, service-oriented, rigorous and organized.
* You must have a Degree in a related field.
* We are looking for someone with at least ‎2 years of experience as an administrative or personal assistant, preferably in customer facing roles.
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employees in ‎68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees
each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas
of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that
embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here,
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