Executive Assistant

Apex Tool Group • Cary, NC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Assistant is responsible for supporting the SVP/President of the North American Hand Tools division. He/she will assist in performing all tasks necessary to effectively maintain daily operations for the SVP along with coordination with all other administrative associates within ATG organization both domestic and abroad. This position will be based in any of the following: Hunt Valley, MD, Huntersville, NC or Apex, NC.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• Minimum 5 years of previous executive level support experience within a multi-structured environment
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with all levels of management
• Proactive, able to deal with ambiguity, prioritize work resources, and juggle multiple tasks in a manner transparent to the team.
• Excellent time management skills – keeps self and team on time with schedules
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently to achieve results; thinks independently as needed to optimize calendars and budget; able to be creative in finding solutions with a high degree of accuracy
• Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills and ability to accommodate working styles and perspectives of diverse individuals
• Demonstrated maturity to be entrusted with the knowledge and handling of confidential information; maintains confidentiality
• Comfort with technology; Demonstrated and extensive knowledge of and proficiency with MS Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Familiarity with Concur (or any other) travel and expense system
• Ability to travel approximately 10%

Nice To Haves

• Associates or Undergraduate Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain the meeting calendar and travel schedule on behalf of the SVP
• Assess the urgency and importance of situations and take appropriate action to determine the necessary level of involvement
• Compose correspondence as needed on both routine and complex matters
• Schedule and organize activities such as meetings, luncheons, travel requirements, and department activities as required
• Complete expense reports accurately, within a timely manner and to meet accounting guidelines on behalf of the SVP
• Handle additional support duties, as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: High school or GED