Executive Assistant
Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc · Merrillville, IN · 2 days ago
AdministrativeFull-time
Brief Description
As the Executive Assistant to the Copresident, you will provide high-level administrative support for both personal and professional needs, ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of the Copresident’s office. You will be a key liaison between the Copresident and internal/external stakeholders, manage communications, schedule meetings, and handle sensitive information.
CORE VALUES
Our 5 Core Values are more than just words; they're a way of life. We believe that companies with a strong culture and a higher purpose perform better in the long run. These values guide our actions every day:
- Own It: Hustle and refuse to settle
- Love People: Act for the greater good
- Find a way: Act with integrity and courage
Responsibilities
- Calendar Management: Maintain the Copresident’s personal and professional schedule, coordinate appointments, meetings, and conference calls, prioritizing and scheduling events effectively.
- Communication Management: Manage all incoming and outgoing communications, including emails, phone calls, and written correspondence, responding to or redirecting inquiries as appropriate.
- Travel Coordination: Arrange and coordinate complex travel itineraries, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and visa arrangements, ensuring plans align with the Copresident’s schedule and preferences.
- Meeting Support: Make arrangements for meetings, including lunch and room setup, attend meetings with the Copresident, take minutes, and follow up on action items to ensure completion.
- Confidentiality: Maintain the utmost confidentiality regarding sensitive information, business strategies, and personal matters related to the CEO.
- Information Management: Organize and maintain files, records, and documents related to the Copresident’s office, ensuring easy retrieval and secure storage.
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including team members, customers, vendors, and other executives.
- Project Assistance: Assist the Copresident with various projects, conducting research, preparing reports, and supporting the execution of strategic initiatives.
- Gatekeeping: Screen incoming requests and prioritize matters that require the Copresident’s attention, ensuring efficient time management.
- Event Coordination: Plan and coordinate company events, meetings, and off-site retreats as required.
- Expense Management: Handle the Copresident’s expenses, track receipts, and process reimbursements efficiently, reviewing credit card transactions monthly and turning invoices into accounting on time.
- General Support: Set calendar reminders for personal and professional milestones and purchase gifts for team members, family, and friends. Run local personal and professional errands.
Requirements
- Proven Experience: Previous experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar administrative role, preferably supporting C-level executives preferred.
- Organizational Skills: Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- Communication Skills: Clear, concise, and professional communication, excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of interacting confidently with individuals at all levels.
- Discretion: Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion.
- Flexibility: Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and work outside regular business hours when necessary.
- Initiative: Proactive and self-motivated, able to take initiative and complete tasks with minimal supervision and to a high standard.
- Collaboration: A team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate needs and proactively address potential challenges.
- Strategic Thinker: Ability to think strategically and make informed decisions.
- Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with communication tools and digital platforms.