Job Description
We are recruiting for an exciting and beloved brand that is well-known, globally. The Executive Assistant will provide competent support to one dynamic leader and occasionally for three direct reports. This associate must be detail-oriented, organized and exhibit professionalism and discretion in all internal and external communications.
Purpose of Role: The purpose of the Executive Assistant is to provide the highest level of effective and efficient support to Senior Leaders. This Associate must have a high level of attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to effectively and professionally collaborate with senior leaders and peers.
Key Responsibilitiesinclude, but are not limited to:
- Plan and execute complex, detailed domestic and international travel itineraries including all transportation, hotel accommodations, flights/trains and obtain all necessary travel documents.
- Manage complex calendars with independent decision making based on priorities which requires forward thinking and strategizing as well as comfort in scheduling within various time zones.
- Plan and coordinate internal meetings including reserving meeting rooms, catering, guest arrival arrangements.
- Plan and coordinate external meetings including hotel blocks, group transportation, property search, costs analysis, sending meeting invites, making food arrangements, etc.
- Process visas and passport renewals.
- Manage and prepare expenses and submit reports in Concur.
- Process and update purchase order requests in Ariba and set up new vendors.
- Interface professionally with leadership, internal staff, clients, key stakeholders and high-profile individuals.
- Undertake all assigned and ad hoc projects as requested.
- Take the initiative to identify and undertake opportunities that add value to the efficient operation of the team.
- Provide coverage for absent team members; assist in team member support as needed.
- Participate actively in Coordinator team meetings, trainings and engagement activities.
- Assist with onboarding new Coordinators and sharing knowledge.
Key Functional Skills/Knowledge:
- Advanced level of proficiency with Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Adobe.
- High attention to detail is critical and the ability to effectively handle highly confidential/sensitive information.
- Ability to adapt to and learn quickly new technologies and systems.
- Recognize when extra time is required to complete a project and be willing to work overtime.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required.
- Team player, willing to go above and beyond to support executive leaders and administrative team.
- Travel may be required.
Desired Education/Key Experiences:
- High School diploma required, business college courses or bachelor's degree preferred.
- A minimum of three years' experience supporting senior managers or related experience/knowledge.
- Prior experience and above average proficiency in current software packages.