Executive Assistant

The TJX Companies, Inc.•Framingham, MA

19d•$30 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking an organized, proactive, and highly professional Executive Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive support to two Executive Vice Presidents (EVPs) of Merchandising in a fast‑paced, high‑growth retail environment. This role is critical to enabling executive effectiveness by ensuring the seamless flow of information, meetings, decision support, and communication across a complex merchandising organization. In addition to supporting the two EVPs, this role provides ad hoc support to the broader HG/HS Executive Administrative team, contributing to a cohesive, collaborative, and high‑performing executive office. The ideal candidate demonstrates sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to anticipate needs in a dynamic, deadline‑driven environment.

Requirements

10+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant or in a comparable senior administrative role, ideally supporting multiple senior leaders in a fast‑paced, hyper growth corporate or retail environment
Demonstrated ability to support executive‑level leaders with confidence, discretion, and sound judgment
Strong technology proficiency across the full Microsoft Office suite, with the ability to create polished, executive-ready materials
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage competing priorities under pressure
Proven ability to remain composed, flexible, and solutions‑oriented in a rapidly changing environment
High integrity, professionalism, and commitment to confidentiality

Responsibilities

Executive & Calendar Management
Provide proactive calendar management for two EVPs Merchandising, balancing strategic priorities, internal meetings, travel, and vendor engagement
Anticipate scheduling conflicts and resolve them independently, partnering effectively with peer Executive Admins where needed, ensuring executives are fully prepared for all meetings
Act as a gatekeeper for executive time, exercising discretion and sound judgment when prioritizing requests
Meeting & Event Coordination
Coordinate weekly, monthly, and quarterly merchandising meetings
Prepare agendas, compile meeting materials, capture meeting notes, track action items, and follow up to ensure timely completion
Develop presentations and executive‑ready materials, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with merchandising objectives
Manage end‑to-end logistics for on‑site and off‑site meetings
Travel & Expense Management
Coordinate complex domestic and international travel, including multi‑city itineraries, last-minute changes, and executive preferences
Process travel and expense reports accurately and within required timelines, ensuring compliance with company policies
Communication, Reporting & Team Support
Support the development and distribution of internal communications, including team updates, leadership announcements, and performance‑cycle communications
Initiate, coordinate, and distribute reports related to merchandising operations, calendars, and leadership deliverables
Manage and update Workday data as required, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
Provide additional administrative and project support to Executive and Senior Management as needed
Operational Excellence & Executive Partnership
Anticipate executive needs and proactively address issues before they escalate, serving as a trusted partner to the EVPs
Identify opportunities to streamline administrative processes, improve efficiency, and reduce operational friction across the merchandising leadership team
Collaborate closely with other Executive Assistants to ensure consistent practices and a one‑team approach across the executive office
Handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of integrity and professionalism