Executive Sales Administrative Assistant

Grainger Businesses • Lake Forest, IL

4d • $28 - $37 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Executive Sales Assistant provides high-level administrative support to business leaders through strategic calendar management, meeting coordination, and travel planning. The role involves managing communications, preparing documents and presentations, and maintaining department resources and digital platforms. The position supports team operations, including onboarding, project participation, and cross-functional collaboration. Additionally, flexibility, proactive problem-solving, and adaptability to shifting business priorities are essential for success.

Requirements

• 7+ years of previous experience supporting senior management or C-Suite leaders
• High School Dipolma/GED or equivalent experience (Bachelor's Degree preferred)
• Experience communicating essential information concisely, both in writing and verbally.
• The ability to proofread documents for correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• An anticipatory approach, and experience managing complex administrative details and determining best approach/action to use in non-routine situations.
• Detailed knowledge of business operations, organizations and relationships involved at various management levels.
• 3+ years of experience improving operational efficiency.
• A knack for learning multiple software programs. reporting automation tools experience is helpful.
• Availability for 10% of traveling yearly.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• reporting automation tools experience is helpful

Responsibilities

• Manages the business leader’s calendar through strategic scheduling, meeting coordination, and proactive time management.
• Partners with the leader to anticipate challenges and drives solutions and process improvements.
• Coordinates meeting logistics, including agenda creation, content preparation, note-taking, and follow-up actions.
• Oversees domestic and international travel arrangements, ensuring all documentation and logistics are in place.
• Handles document management tasks such as composing, editing, and distributing reports, presentations, and internal communications.
• Maintains department resources, including supplies, budgets, and digital platforms like Teams and SharePoint.
• Supports team operations by assisting with onboarding/offboarding, participating in projects, and providing backup for administrative peers.
• Adapts to evolving business needs, including in-office presence, shifting team support, and occasional overtime.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment
• 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date)
• 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

What This Job Offers

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