Executive Enablement Assistant

Copeland•St Louis, MO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Copeland is seeking an experienced executive support professional to partner with the Chief Transformation & Sustainability Officer (CTSO) and the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), while also providing support across the Executive Office. The role helps maximize executive effectiveness by enabling strategic initiatives, driving operational excellence, and ensuring seamless execution in a fast-paced, global organization. It requires exceptional judgment, learning agility, autonomy, and the ability to anticipate needs while balancing executive partnership with precise execution and cross-functional collaboration. The position supports Copeland’s transformation and people strategies by managing executive priorities and logistics, coordinating enterprise initiatives, preparing executive materials, and planning leadership and Board activities. The role is hybrid eligible and based at Copeland’s St. Louis, Missouri corporate headquarters, with a requirement to work in the office at least three days per week and flexibility to adjust office days according to business needs.

Requirements

Five or more years of experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced corporate environment.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple executive priorities with sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
Exceptional organizational and project management skills, including the ability to prioritize competing demands and consistently deliver high-quality results.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level presentations, briefing materials, and communications.
Proven experience coordinating complex domestic and international travel, executive meetings, and high-profile events.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams.
Experience using AI-enabled productivity tools and digital technologies to improve efficiency and ways of working.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting C-suite executives within a global or Fortune 500 organization.
Experience supporting executive leadership teams, Board of Directors meetings, or enterprise-wide initiatives.
Experience partnering with Human Resources, Transformation, Strategy, or Operations organizations.
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Communications, Human Resources, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex projects while balancing strategic and administrative responsibilities.
Experience working in highly matrixed organizations and collaborating across multiple business functions.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Chief Transformation & Sustainability Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer to optimize executive effectiveness by proactively managing priorities, schedules, and strategic initiatives.
Coordinate cross-functional programs and enterprise initiatives by aligning stakeholders, tracking milestones, and keeping priorities on schedule.
Develop executive-ready presentations, briefing materials, agendas, executive communications, and meeting content for the Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors, leadership reviews, and talent discussions.
Manage complex executive calendars, domestic and international travel, and executive logistics, anticipating conflicts and balancing competing priorities.
Plan and execute executive meetings, leadership events, Board activities, and offsite sessions, ensuring preparation, logistics, and meaningful outcomes.
Provide flexible executive support across the Executive Office during peak workloads, business-critical initiatives, or leadership transitions.
Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve collaboration, and use AI-enabled tools and digital workflows to improve executive and organizational effectiveness.
Build partnerships across executive leadership, business functions, and the Executive Assistant community to foster collaboration and deliver exceptional service.