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Senior Executive Assistant
Gardner White Furniture & Mattress Gardner White Furniture & MattressUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Oct 2024
About the role
Description
The Senior Executive Assistant plays a critical role in supporting our high-level executives by managing administrative tasks, communications and providing strategic support to help executives focus on leadership duties.
1. Executive Support:
- Manage executives' calendars, appointments, and meetings.
- Coordinate travel arrangements and itineraries.
- Act as the point of contact between executives and internal/external stakeholders.
- Prepare and organize presentations, reports, and documents for executive meetings.
2. Communication:
- Handle executive-level correspondence and communications (emails, calls, letters).
- Take and distribute minutes from executive meetings.
- Draft, review, and send communications on behalf of executives.
3. Project Management:
- Coordinate and manage key executive-led projects, ensuring deadlines are met.
- Track action items and follow up with team members to ensure progress.
4. Administrative Support:
- Maintain confidential records, documents, and information.
- Organize and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
- Handle office logistics such as ordering supplies and managing expenses.
5. Strategic Support:
- Provide strategic input by helping with research, gathering data, and analyzing reports.
- Attend high-level meetings with executives to take notes and provide actionable insights.
- Assist in decision-making processes by providing timely and relevant information.
6. Event Coordination:
- Plan, organize, and execute company events, conferences, or large meetings.
- Work with vendors, venues, and other service providers to ensure smooth event operations.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field (preferred but not always required).
- 5+ years of experience in executive support or a similar role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other project management tools.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure.
Skills Required:
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills.
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