Executive Assistant to Global BU President

Overview

Job : 40935 |
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

In this pivotal role, the appointee will deliver senior-level executive administrative support for a Global Business Unit President and 2-3 other senior executives within the company. The individual will manage day-to-day administrative tasks, such as meeting calendaring, Outlook email management, along with expense and travel management. We are looking for an individual who is professional, with an entrepreneurial spirit and a hands-on approach which will be crucial to success in this dynamic role.

The position demands superior professionalism, attention to detail, and a self-starter mentality to intuitively address routine requirements without explicit instructions. Agility and flexibility are key to success, as the appointee will support the Global BU President across multiple time zones, requiring adaptability to varying schedules and swift responses to changing priorities. The ideal candidate embodies proactiveness, credibility, trustworthiness, and a diplomatic approach, coupled with meticulous organizational skills and keen autonomy.

Sound judgment and the ability to handle competing demands while efficiently scheduling and following up on critical matters are essential. This person embodies the professionalism required for a visibly impactful position. You will embark on an exciting journey, where you will meet diverse challenges, work closely with experienced business professionals, and become part of an internationally renowned organization.

• Managing complex calendars, prioritizing appointments aligned with business needs, coordinating travel arrangements, on- and off-site meetings, conference calls, and management conferences, including associated logistics
• Managing emails, correspondence, and calls on behalf of the executives
• Keeping the executives well informed about upcoming commitments, addressing concerns, and navigating conflicting priorities by determining appropriate courses of action
• Maintaining a strong sense of confidentiality and discretion about employee matters and meetings
• Serving as the executives’ administrative liaison between the executives and other key stakeholders, fostering smooth communication and collaboration between departments
• Facilitating meetings, including agenda compilation and follow-up on action items
• Producing presentation materials and compiling documents as needed
• Processing expense reports and managing travel bookings
• Maintaining organized files, ensuring timely and confidential access to documents
• Coordinating executive outreach and external relations and liaising with other executive assistants
• Contributing to the business in a helpful and professional manner while being willing to tackle many tasks
• Supporting the Business Unit President, as well as Finance and Human Resources, along with related departmental activities
• Leading Voluntary Counsel of Charlotte and provides back up support to Charlotte office manager, when needed

The ideal candidate embodies proactiveness, credibility, trustworthiness, and a diplomatic approach, coupled with meticulous organizational skills and keen autonomy. Sound judgment and the ability to handle competing demands while efficiently scheduling and following up on critical matters are essential. The person should be professional, with an entrepreneurial spirit and a hands-on approach. Agility and flexibility are key to success, across multiple time zones, requiring adaptability to varying schedules and swift responses to changing priorities.