Questel

Executive Assistant & Office Manager F/H

Questel  •  Valbonne, FR (Remote)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

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We are seeking a highly experienced Executive Assistant & Office Manager to support our Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Leadership Team in a fast-paced, international environment.

This role is critical to ensuring the efficiency, coordination, and effectiveness of executive operations, while also overseeing the day‑to‑day management of our Sophia Antipolis office.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted partner to senior leadership, demonstrating exceptional organizational capability, discretion, and the ability to anticipate needs and manage competing priorities.

Key Responsibilities

👉 Executive Support

  • Manage complex and dynamic calendars across multiple time zones
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including detailed itineraries
  • Prepare executive-level presentations, minutes, reports, and communications
  • Manage, prioritize, and respond to incoming communications on behalf of the CEO and leadership team
  • Organize and coordinate executive meetings, including agendas, materials, and logistics
  • Capture key meeting outcomes, track action items, and ensure timely follow-up
  • Support preparation of Board materials and executive-level documentation
  • Coordinate leadership meetings, offsites, and strategic planning sessions
  • Track key strategic initiatives and proactively follow up with stakeholders
  • External stakeholders (including VIPs) meetings organization and scheduling
  • Travel management tasks for CEO and a limited number of individuals

👉 Office Management (Sophia Antipolis)

  • Oversee daily office operations to ensure a professional and efficient workplace
  • Manage vendor relationships, facilities, and office services
  • Coordinate on-site logistics and support employee experience initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with local workplace standards and operational needs

👉 Confidentiality & Governance

  • Handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of discretion
  • Serve as a trusted liaison between executives, internal teams, and external stakeholders

The perfect match...

  • Minimum 8+ years of experience supporting senior executives in an international environment (C-level exposure preferred)
  • Flexible, well-organized, and structured, with a positive, solution-oriented mindset.
  • Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly demanding environment
  • Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and prioritization capability
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and judgment
  • Ability to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact confidently at all levels of the organization
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools
  • Fluent English required; French is a plus; any other language is greatly appreciated

What we offer ...

  • Full-time permanent contract (cadre status)
  • Thrive in a flat hierarchy that champions courtesy, honesty, and courage
  • A collaborative, high-performing, and international environment
  • Exposure to a global, fast-growing organization
  • Attractive compensation: profit-sharing, CSE perks, Swile card, health insurance
  • Nice office in Sophia-Antipolis with facilities: pool, tennis court, EV charging stations

📍 Job location Sophia-Antipolis, hybrid working model

Driven by values of entrepreneurship, respect, and integrity, Questel is committed to growth and social responsibility. We foster an inclusive, equitable workplace where all feel respected and empowered, regardless of background. Questel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected factors.

Questel

About Questel

Questel is a true end-to-end intellectual property solutions provider serving 20,000 organizations in more than 30 countries for the optimal management of their IP assets portfolio.

Whether for patent, trademark, domain name, or design, Questel provides its customers with the software, tech-enabled services, and consulting services necessary to give them a strategic advantage.

We use state-of-the-art technology such as artificial intelligence, big data, or blockchain, powered by an unparalleled network of international experts, to optimize the maintenance of any IP asset while streamlining the internal processes of our corporate and law firm clientele.

These solutions, when combined with our IP cost management platform, deliver clients an average savings of 30-60% across the entire prosecution budget.

Beyond IP, Questel’s mission is to facilitate the development of innovation in an efficient, secure, and sustainable way.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Paris, FR
Year Founded
1978
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