Management Assistant

Management Assistant

HQ Zwaagdijk | Full-time

Action is one of the fastest-growing non-food discounters in Europe, with more than 3,000 stores across 15 countries and over 80,000 employees. Our success is driven by a unique formula: a wide product range at unbeatable prices, a dynamic and entrepreneurial culture, and a strong focus on simplicity and efficiency. At Action, we believe in doing things differently - and better every day.
Working at Action means being part of a company that is constantly evolving. We offer our employees opportunities to grow, take ownership, and make a real impact. Whether in our stores, distribution centers, or international headquarters, we work together to deliver value to millions of customers - and we enjoy doing it.

Your Role

As a Management Assistant, you directly support your assigned manager and ensure they can perform at their best. You are the organizational backbone who handles day-to-day administrative and operational tasks and proactively anticipates the needs of management.

Your responsibilities include:

• Managing the manager's email inbox and incoming correspondence
• Planning and preparing meetings, discussions, events and travel arrangements
• Monitoring action points and deadlines, and following up in a timely manner
• Independently drafting letters, emails, and reports on behalf of management
• Taking minutes at MT meetings and archiving relevant documents in an organized way
• Acting as the point of contact for internal and external stakeholders

What You Bring

• HBO level of education and thinking, combined with 3-6 years of relevant experience in a similar role
• Strong organizational skills and a natural sense of structure and planning
• Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English, spoken and written
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• A proactive and service-oriented attitude — you anticipate needs before they are expressed
• Discreet, reliable, and able to handle confidential information professionally
• A "less is more" mindset: you simplify processes wherever possible without compromising on quality

What We Offer

• A dynamic and international work environment at our headquarters in Zwaagdijk
• Competitive salary and an attractive benefits package
• Room for personal and professional development
• A culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement
• A role where your contribution is directly visible and valued

Interested?

Apply now via our Action Job Site or share this opportunity with your network on LinkedIn. Join us and be part of a company that is writing retail history - one store, one product, one customer at a time.