Executive Assistant

Overview:

A Sporting Goods wholesaler is seeking an Executive Assistant to support their Vice President of Marketing. This role will provide day\-to\-day support and should be able to succeed in a fast paced and entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage domestic and international travel arrangements
• Manage and coordinate meetings
• Create and manage expense reports
• Assist with sales proposals
• Conduct market research and prepare reports that focuses on brick and mortar retailers, as well as online retailers
• Plan and manage events
• Handle sample shipments
• Manage and pay company bills and business license fees
• Assist in hiring/onboarding processes
• Monitor and replenish office supplies
• Oversee and manage team PTO
• Keep track of commitments and deadlines to ensure the executive is adequately prepared for meetings
• Additional administrative duties as requested

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or similar field preferred
• Strong project planning, tracking, and organization skills
• Time management skills; able to efficiently manage multiple priorities
• Attention to detail
• Ability to operate independently given direction and bring ideas and solutions to issues raised
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• NetSuite knowledge a plus
• Reliable vehicle needed

Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: $40,000\.00 \- $50,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Powerpoint: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Schaumburg, IL 60173 (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Schaumburg, IL 60173