MCQUEEN Executive Assistant to President & CEO
Kering
Summary
Alexander McQueen is a British luxury fashion house founded by Lee Alexander McQueen in 1992. In 2001, the house joined the Kering Group and, since December 2023, is under the creative direction of Seán McGirr.Alexander McQueen is distinctive for an expression of individuality, subversive strength and raw power. With a design studio and atelier based in London, the house is known for uncompromising quality and creative vision.
Job Description
At Alexander McQueen, we live and breathe a culture defined by our key Behaviours:
- Empowerment – We empower our team and peers, providing unwavering support to ensure everyone can thrive; this means giving support to your team and those you are working with to succeed.
- Teamwork – We put an emphasis on Teamwork; this means working together as a collective to achieve shared goals.
- Respect – We value respect, treating everyone with dignity and showing genuine appreciation for their efforts: this means treating everyone equally.
- Kindness – We believe kindness is integral to everything we do; this means demonstrating compassion and empathy towards others.
How will you contribute?
The Executive Assistant has a fundamental role in supporting the President and CEO of McQueen Americas to achieve and perform in terms of efficiency but also in supporting a sincere and direct relationship with internal teams and outside partners. The Executive Assistant will need to work closely with all direct reports, their assistants, and their teams, but also with McQueen’s worldwide headquarters in London to rapidly develop trust as the basis for an efficient collaboration.
Key Accountabilities:
- Provide accurate, efficient, and seamless high-level administrative support to the President.
- Manage complex calendars, prioritizing and scheduling internal and external meetings and conference calls across multiple time zones.
- Prepare and support internal and external meetings, including welcoming guests and coordinating logistics.
- Handle confidential correspondence and sensitive information with discretion.
- Organize comprehensive domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, visas, transportation, transfers, and meeting schedules.
- Manage monthly expense reports in accordance with the company’s Expense Policy.
- Review and approve expense claims submitted by direct reports.
- Review and approve regional travel requests.
- Oversee corporate card reporting and communication.
- Lead the preparation of business documentation, including presentations, meeting agendas, and travel itineraries.
- Ensure all materials are ready ahead of key business meetings.
- Complete weekly and monthly retail reporting for stores, as well as client advisor performance.
- Work closely with teams across PR, CRM, Merchandising, HR, and Finance to provide support where needed:
- PR: Compile clippings for key events (e.g., fashion shows, Met Gala).
- CRM: Assist with event coordination and reporting.
- Merchandising: Support Friends & Family Sale logistics.
- HR: Track and report client advisor performance against targets. Assist in onboarding where needed to the corporate & retail teams.
- Finance: Coordinate travel and expense approvals.
Office Management:
- Oversee daily office operations, including maintaining office supplies, equipment, and facilities to ensure smooth day-to-day functioning.
- Ensure a clean, organized, and professional office environment; manage vendor relationships and supervise office maintenance.
- Coordinate monthly office events, team meetings, and functions, including logistics, catering, and material.
- Manage office budget, expenses, and purchasing, ensuring all financial operations align with the company's policies.
- Serve as the main point of contact for building management, security, and other office service providers
Required Skills:
- 5–10 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, including a minimum of 4 years supporting a President/CEO within a multinational company, ideally in the Luxury industry.
- At least 4 years of direct experience supporting executive leadership at the highest level.
- 3+ years of Office Management experience may also qualify, demonstrating strong organizational and operational capabilities.
- Proficient in all key administrative tools and digital platforms, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web browsers.
- Advanced Excel proficiency is essential — must be confident working with formulas, pivot tables, and other complex functions.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce content aligned with luxury brand standards.
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to build trust and maintain respectful relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Highly accountable and credible, with a strong sense of confidentiality, attention to detail, and compliance.
- Demonstrates a strong work ethic, capable of multitasking and working efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexible, adaptable, and reliable with a proactive approach to anticipating needs and delivering high-quality support.
- Extremely organized and structured, ensuring seamless execution of tasks and responsibilities.
- Effective team collaborator, able to communicate and coordinate with company leaders and their teams across departments.
Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000/year
Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.
Job Type
RegularStart Date
2025-12-05Schedule
Full timeOrganization
Alexander McQ Trading