Special Assistant to the Managing Director & Business Development Executive

This is a high-exposure role designed for an ambitious, high-potential professional seeking to accelerate their career in general management and business development.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will serve as a trusted business partner, supporting strategic initiatives, market development projects, marketing activities, and key management processes across the company. The role provides unique visibility into all aspects of the business, including sales, marketing, operations, finance, and administration.

This position is not a traditional executive assistant role. It combines executive support, project management, business development, and marketing responsibilities, offering an exceptional stepping stone toward future leadership opportunities within the organization.

[The previous incumbents of this role successfully progressed into Department Manager positions]

Responsibilities

• Strategic Support to the Managing Director (30%)

o Act as the primary business support to the Managing Director.
o Coordinate and follow up on key business initiatives and management priorities.
o Monitor action items and ensure timely execution across departments.
o Organize management meetings and ensure follow-through on key decisions.
o Support general administrative and organizational matters.
o Anticipate issues, identify priorities, and ensure important deadlines are met.

• Business Development & Strategic Projects (35%)

o Conduct market research and assess new business opportunities.
o Perform market entry studies and competitive analyses.
o Evaluate potential products, suppliers, and business models.
o Prepare feasibility studies, business cases, and preliminary business plans.
o Support the development and implementation of growth strategies for current departments.
o Coordinate cross-functional strategic projects across departments.
o Drive special initiatives assigned by the Managing Director.

• Marketing & Corporate Communication (35%)

o Support and coordinate internal and external marketing initiatives.
o Manage and enhance corporate communication channels, including website, social media, and promotional materials.
o Lead internal communication activities and company newsletters.
o Organize and coordinate corporate events, customer events, and employee engagement activities (Oktoberfest, YE Party or Christmas teatime etc..) .
o Develop presentations, communication materials, and marketing content.
o Support branding initiatives and employer branding activities.
o CSR Responsibilities: Consolidating and reporting CSR data to the Bremen headquarters, as well as organizing local CSR initiatives and events in Taiwan.
o Digital Platforms & Intranet Management: Managing the internal portal (MelchersOne) and maintaining the company website.

Why Join Melchers Taiwan?

• Work directly with the Managing Director and gain a unique understanding of how a diversified business is managed.
• Exposure to multiple functions including sales, marketing, operations, finance, logistics, and general management.
• Lead meaningful projects that directly impact business growth.
• Accelerated learning and career development opportunities.
• Potential pathway toward future management and leadership positions within the group.