Senior Executive Administrative Assistant

PepsiCo • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Senior Executive Administrative Assistant position manages day-to-day sales administrative accountabilities for dedicated areas of expertise and provides leadership to the Market Administrative team within PepsiCo’s North America Beverage organization. The role supports Market staff and the administrative team in driving business results and control and compliance standards, including providing direction to staff who support the Market Director. It monitors and communicates performance against market targets, provides analysis of monthly results, and oversees financial strategies and initiatives. The position also manages administrative team calendars, vacation schedules, coverage, development objectives, payroll processing and approval, and project execution. Travel is required at 25%.

Requirements

• 5+ years of administrative support experience in a consumer goods company.
• Previous leadership experience managing direct reports.
• Detailed knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word for Windows, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience leading project rollouts.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask, with a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, including sensitivity in handling confidential information.
• Experience facilitating training programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work proficiently and calmly under pressure.
• Demonstrated analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Respect for and value of differences, integrity, and commitment to operating with justice.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with payroll and purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Support Market staff and the Administrative team in driving business results and control and compliance standards, including directing staff supporting the Market Director.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate business performance against planned Market targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal departments and act as a liaison to identify and resolve issues.
• Deliver timely analysis of monthly results to Market staff.
• Oversee and analyze financial strategies and initiatives, ensuring participation and compliance.
• Manage staff calendars, vacation schedules, and backfill coverage.
• Establish measurable PDR objectives and development actions for the Administrative team.
• Handle confidential material with integrity and professionalism.
• Process and approve payroll for the Administrative team.
• Develop, motivate, and lead the Market Administrative team.
• Translate strategies into executable plans for the Market Administrative team.
• Execute local and national initiatives and manage projects through successful completion.
• Lead the Administrative team in supporting business plans and priorities.
• Reduce or eliminate administrative team overtime and improve efficiency.
• Align with management on tasks to transition to the Administrative team or deliver with control and compliance.
• Lead Culture & Inclusion team projects and initiatives.
• Provide training and tools to the Market Administrative team and build capability in direct reports.
• Engage in planning processes with the Market team and develop leadership skills.
• Travel as required (25%).

Benefits

• Paid time off, subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick leave, and bereavement leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability benefits, subject to elections and eligibility.
• Health and dependent care reimbursement accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Accident, group legal, and life insurance.
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior