Executive Assistant - US Corporate - Reyes Holdings
Rosemont, IL
About the Job
Overview
Martin Brower is a global supply chain leader that provides smart, sustainable solutions for customers across 18 countries. We are dedicated to creating an outstanding work environment for our team of 12,500+ employees, who combine our expertise with the latest technologies to deliver unmatched value for our customers.
Responsibilities
This position requires the person to be onsite at our Rosemont office (with a hybrid schedule)
Pay Transparency Statement:
The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.
Position Summary:
The Executive Assistant provides comprehensive administrative support, enabling Executives to focus on critical business matters. They optimize efficiency by proactively managing schedules, anticipating needs, resolving conflicts, prioritizing tasks, and effectively project managing strategic initiatives on behalf of the Executive.
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
+ Provide comprehensive administrative support, including coordinating travel, managing expenses, overseeing office management, and handling tasks that don't require the Executive's direct input
+ Proactively anticipate issues and take preventive measures, such as adjusting travel arrangements or resolving scheduling conflicts, without explicit direction
+ Strategically manage the Executive’s schedule, balancing professional and personal responsibilities, safeguarding time, and prioritizing and streamlining tasks, whenever possible
+ Coordinate and manage end-to-end logistics for events and meetings hosted or attended by the Executive, handling details such as catering, AV setup, visitor badges, creating the agenda, etc.
+ Prepare the Executive for meetings by gathering and summarizing background information into briefing materials. Prepare presentations, reports, and correspondence, with pertinent information
+ Oversee strategic initiatives on behalf of the Executive, coordinating timelines, following up on deliverables, tracking progress, and producing basic presentations
+ Exercise independent judgment and make appropriate decisions without close supervision
+ Serve as the Executive’s representative in meetings, reporting back, as needed
+ Draft communications on the Executive 's behalf, as appropriate. Identify and bring crucial issues to the Executive's attention
+ Other projects or duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience:
+ Associate degree and 7+ years of Executive Assistant experience or High School Diploma/GED and 10+ years of Executive Assistant experience in lieu of an Associate degree
+ Must demonstrate a high level of confidentiality; integrity is paramount
+ Must display an extremely professional and calm demeanor at all times
+ Ability to be self-directed and work independently but also work well with others at all levels
+ Must possess strong organizational and multi-tasking skills; must have ability to prioritize appropriately
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
+ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially in PowerPoint, Word & Excel
+ Ability to travel on rare occasions, likely once annually
+ This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test
Preferred Skills and Experience:
+ Bachelor’s Degree
Physical Demands and Work Environment :
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.
ID _2024-13234_
Category _Administrative/Clerical/Office Support_ Position Type _Regular Full-Time_ Location : Location _US-IL-Rosemont_ LinkedIn Recruiter Tag _#LI-IR1_
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Reyes Holdings companies will recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications. Our Practices and Procedures, including those relating to wages, benefits, transfers, promotions, terminations and self-development opportunities, will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status and all other classes protected by the Federal and State Government. Drug Free Employer.
Martin Brower is a global supply chain leader that provides smart, sustainable solutions for customers across 18 countries. We are dedicated to creating an outstanding work environment for our team of 12,500+ employees, who combine our expertise with the latest technologies to deliver unmatched value for our customers.
Responsibilities
This position requires the person to be onsite at our Rosemont office (with a hybrid schedule)
Pay Transparency Statement:
The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.
Position Summary:
The Executive Assistant provides comprehensive administrative support, enabling Executives to focus on critical business matters. They optimize efficiency by proactively managing schedules, anticipating needs, resolving conflicts, prioritizing tasks, and effectively project managing strategic initiatives on behalf of the Executive.
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
+ Provide comprehensive administrative support, including coordinating travel, managing expenses, overseeing office management, and handling tasks that don't require the Executive's direct input
+ Proactively anticipate issues and take preventive measures, such as adjusting travel arrangements or resolving scheduling conflicts, without explicit direction
+ Strategically manage the Executive’s schedule, balancing professional and personal responsibilities, safeguarding time, and prioritizing and streamlining tasks, whenever possible
+ Coordinate and manage end-to-end logistics for events and meetings hosted or attended by the Executive, handling details such as catering, AV setup, visitor badges, creating the agenda, etc.
+ Prepare the Executive for meetings by gathering and summarizing background information into briefing materials. Prepare presentations, reports, and correspondence, with pertinent information
+ Oversee strategic initiatives on behalf of the Executive, coordinating timelines, following up on deliverables, tracking progress, and producing basic presentations
+ Exercise independent judgment and make appropriate decisions without close supervision
+ Serve as the Executive’s representative in meetings, reporting back, as needed
+ Draft communications on the Executive 's behalf, as appropriate. Identify and bring crucial issues to the Executive's attention
+ Other projects or duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience:
+ Associate degree and 7+ years of Executive Assistant experience or High School Diploma/GED and 10+ years of Executive Assistant experience in lieu of an Associate degree
+ Must demonstrate a high level of confidentiality; integrity is paramount
+ Must display an extremely professional and calm demeanor at all times
+ Ability to be self-directed and work independently but also work well with others at all levels
+ Must possess strong organizational and multi-tasking skills; must have ability to prioritize appropriately
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
+ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially in PowerPoint, Word & Excel
+ Ability to travel on rare occasions, likely once annually
+ This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test
Preferred Skills and Experience:
+ Bachelor’s Degree
Physical Demands and Work Environment :
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.
ID _2024-13234_
Category _Administrative/Clerical/Office Support_ Position Type _Regular Full-Time_ Location : Location _US-IL-Rosemont_ LinkedIn Recruiter Tag _#LI-IR1_
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Reyes Holdings companies will recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications. Our Practices and Procedures, including those relating to wages, benefits, transfers, promotions, terminations and self-development opportunities, will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status and all other classes protected by the Federal and State Government. Drug Free Employer.
Source : Reyes Holdings