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Lead Executive Assistant

Edward Don & Company - Woodridge - IL

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Job ID R260105 Date posted 07/24/2026

Employment Type Full time

Company name US0670 DON

Compensation Starting at $100,000

Compensation Range The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

Job Profile Summary Responsible for providing administrative and secretarial services to the organization. Activities include producing documents, collecting, recording, sorting and filing information, handling mail, preparing routine reports, making travel arrangements, arranging appointments, responding to inquiries, data entry, and operating office equipment. Also includes responsibilities for reception/telephone/switchboard and greeting visitors.

Description

Qualifications

Education

  • Typically requires a high school education or equivalent

Experience

  • Exceptional Calendar Management – manage priorities, not just the calendar such as travel, customer availability, tracking deliverables, holding leaders accountable, following up professionally, and removing obstacles

  • Comfortable communicating with board members, customers, executive leadership team, and vendors

  • Proficient communication skills in writing and proofreading

  • Confidentiality - will have access to M&A discussions, compensation, talent reviews, succession planning, legal matters, organizational changes and board materials

  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and SharePoint

Preferred Experience:

  • 10+ years supporting C-suite executives

  • Experience supporting a President, COO, CEO, or CCO

  • Experience in a $500M+ organization, ideally a public company

  • Multi-site or national organization experience

  • Experience coordinating board or executive leadership meetings

  • Experience managing complex domestic and international travel

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Under general direction, provides general administrative support to a department or group of professionals

  • Exercises considerable discretion and independent judgment and is capable of analyzing complex information requests and determining complex trends

The ideal candidate demonstrates:

  • High emotional intelligence

  • Calm under pressure

  • Strong executive presence

  • Adaptability

  • Sound judgment

  • Initiative

  • Accountability

  • Professional discretion

  • Resilience

  • Service orientation without needing constant direction

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Overview Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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