Executive Assistant

Come join us • Van Nuys, CA

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

WHY Brands Inc., a parent company of Munchkin, Inc., focuses on creating, incubating, and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Founded in 1990, Munchkin is a leading consumer product company and most loved baby lifestyle brand, known for innovative gear and products for children, mothers, and caregivers. The company has achieved billions in sales through major retail partners like Target, Walmart, and Amazon, with global distribution in over 50 countries. Munchkin boasts over 350 patents and 250 international product and brand design awards, consistently driving innovation for over 30 years and recognized as #8 on America’s Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine. The company is committed to its core values, investing in the community through the Radiant Colors program for child well-being, working towards a sustainable future, and partnering with the International Fund for Animal Welfare for animal conservation. The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to the Chief Brand Officer and VP, Digital Growth, with a strong emphasis on complex calendar management, including frequent rescheduling and proactive prioritization across competing demands.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• 6–10 years of executive assistant experience supporting executives required
• Proven experience supporting multiple executives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities with urgency and discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a creative, marketing, or brand-driven organization strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Chief Brand Officer and VP, Digital Growth, with a strong focus on complex calendar management, including frequent rescheduling, and proactive prioritization across competing demands
• Manage day-to-day executive schedules, ensuring alignment with business priorities, resolving conflicts in real time, and providing timely support to keep leaders on track
• Serve as the gatekeeper of Executive leaders priorities, managing executive time, access, and inbound requests to ensure focus on the highest-priority business needs
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries and logistics
• Plan and coordinate team events, offsites, and executive-level retreats, including logistics, vendor coordination, and budgeting
• Manage executive and department meetings, including preparation of agendas and materials
• Serve as a central point of coordination across Brand Design, Marketing, and cross-functional teams to streamline communication and execution
• Manage department budget, including monitoring spend, tracking against approved budgets, and providing regular updates to leadership to ensure the department remains within budget
• Administrative support for dept budget including coding and submitting invoices to Accounting, ensuring proper allocation and timely processing
• Create and reconcile expense reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance prior to submission and approval
• File and organize departmental documentation, including contracts, NDAs, and other operational materials
• Maintain vendor and department contact lists and communications
• Provide general support for external partners, visitors, and inquiries
• Other duties may be assigned

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, wellness benefits
• generous employer-matched 401(k) plan
• Paid Childcare Leave
• competitive salary
• bonus
• opportunities to earn equity
• supporting employee development and growth
• social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork
• company-wide award functions
• hybrid work environment
• annual weeklong global office closures giving our people a chance to recharge

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees