Senior Executive Assistant Fulltime

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Sodexo has a new opening for a Senior Executive Assistant who will provide executive support to the Senior Vice President of Brand and Communication.

Candidates who have strong experience supporting senior level leaders with global interaction are encouraged to apply.

This is a remote role with the preferred candidate residing in either the Mountain, Central or Eastern Time Zone.

The Senior Executive Assistant coordinates the schedule of the SVP, Brand and Comms, prioritizing internal and external functions and appointments, ensuring that meetings, deadlines, presentations and other duties of the executive office are carried out seamlessly.

The successful candidate will:
• Provide a wide range of support services to ensure efficiency and that day to day activities run smoothly.
• Keep leader proactively informed and prepared for upcoming commitments and deliverables.
• Make recommendations based on understanding the organization, business, personnel and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain various office reports to include creating spreadsheets, presentations and status reports as well as meeting agendas, minutes, etc.
• Serve as the liaison and bridge for smooth communication between department senior leaders nationally and globally, the wider-team/manager’s direct reports and external audiences. Requires continuous use of technical and business vocabulary and detailed knowledge of company operations, organizational procedures and personnel.
• Support SVP, Brand and Comms and other assigned executives as a strategist, consultant and implementer who will ensure activities are streamlined based on the priorities of the executive.
• Handle day-to-day management of personnel and executive team dynamics to allow the SVP, Brand and Comms to focus on growing the business.
• Oversee all administrative activities across the business as contact person/gate keeper between management, the wider team and external partners/clients. Liaise with executives and senior administrative assistants to handle request and make recommendations/decisions.
• Safeguard information that is sometimes confidential.
• Handle intricate diary management across various time zones and countries, with ability to make decisions, manage adjustments and time sensitive changes.
• Prepare reports, email correspondence, letters, forms as well as assist in developing presentations, reading, and researching information.
• Manage expense reporting and other required business reporting.
• Coordinate and join staff meetings and publish minutes/follow-up on actions

Is this the right opportunity for you? We are seeking candidates that have/are:
• Associate’s Degree (or higher is preferred)
• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant
• Proficient in all MS Office products suite
• Experience with Internal Communication Software a plus
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent level of written and verbal communication skills with internal and external audiences
• Motivated and adaptable to support the executive and team, ability to represent the office of the SVP, Brand and Comms
• Ability to anticipate needs, think critically and offer solutions to problems

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

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What We Offer

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate’s education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate’s specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement – Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Functional Experience – 2 years

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

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