Executive Assistant to CEO ContiTech

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Fairlawn, OH

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

Seeking a dynamic, professional, highly engaged, personable, creative, curious, resolution focused and detail oriented Executive Assistant for direct support to the Executive leadership team in daily operations. This is a highly visible role within the organization interacting with executives and assistants globally. This individual should have experience in prioritizing multiple key tasks, coordinating and managing projects and various requests from the team. An individual who can follow through with direction but also 'own' the role and manage the CEO desk with a desire to understand business content and handle issues that come to them in a professional manner, efficiently, without always needing guidance. Expertise with domestic and global travel, including working with agencies, Concur and being able to understand creating a schedule which includes adequate timing, transportation, hotel arrangements and all other aspects associated with team needs when traveling. This individual could have the opportunity be involved in team committees or planning groups within the building and community should they be interested and capable. Some travel for organizing and participating in senior level meetings required. We are looking for that person who can make an impact and is the glue in our team. Your suggestions and input on continuous improvement are appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Organize in person, hybrid, virtual activities such as meetings, corporate events, travel.
• Arrange detailed travel plans and itineraries.
• Compile documents and reports for travel and related meetings.
• Effectively manage CEO schedule and conflicting priorities.
• Prepare agendas, notices, minutes for corporate meetings, compose confidential correspondence, reports, other complex documents.
• Manage follow up on action items.
• Coordinate in person and virtual meetings including meeting materials.
• Complete monthly travel and expense reports and monthly reports and invoices for executives in a timely manner.
• Prepare highly professional presentations and various Excel reports.
• Manage administrative tasks and routine issues independently, ensuring timely completion of work with exceptional quality.
• Anticipate and respond to changing situations. Resolve issues in an innovative manner.
• Develop and demonstrate a solid working knowledge of the firm's structure, departments, key staff and policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate strict confidence with highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Key user support for maintenance and user of site master data in quality software.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as an executive assistant.
• Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good knowledge in virtual and digital tools to support new normal activities.
• Exceptional communication skill and executive phone etiquette (Presential and virtually).
• Excellent organizational, time management and planning skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demand.
• Flexible and open-minded to adapt to new environments and approaches.
• Ability to further self-develop via digital learning.
• High degree of initiative curiosity and creativity on out of the box problem solving thinking.
• Experience arranging domestic and global travel.
• Ability to maintain a keen attention to detail, multitask and work well under pressure.
• Stay current with digital tools, new technology solutions to effectively manage given tasks.
• High degree of computer proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, etc.
• SAP administration and Concur Expense Reporting.
• High level of interpersonal skills to interact with customers, executives, board members, and individuals at all levels in the organization in person and virtually.
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately manage highly sensitive and confidential situations.
• High level of demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Knowledge of office administrative procedures and knowledge of use and operation of standard office equipment.

Nice-to-haves

• Dual language fluency preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Immediate Benefits
• Robust Total Rewards Package
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts.
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• Employee 401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.
• Hybrid Work
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional.
• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!