Lead Executive Assistant
Edward Don & Company - Woodridge - IL
APPLY NOWEmployment Type Full time
Company name US0670 DONCompensation 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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