Executive Assistant - WWAL

Griffith Foods

Lombard, IL

Why you should apply for a job to Griffith Foods:

  • Griffith Foods supports careers at all stages with growth opportunities through our Personal Growth Plan and Global Mentorship Program.
  • Belonging Communities at GF support underrepresented groups, promote growth, and guide leadership on key opportunities and challenges.
  • #JR100477

    Position summary

    igh level of confidentiality and professionalism.

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

    • Builds and maintains strong, strategic partnerships with multiple executives.

    • Arranges and coordinates complex international travel schedules and reservations.

    • Organizes and coordinates global meetings and events.

    • Composes and maintains correspondence including letters, memos, forms and presentations.

    • Effectively uses targeted brand materials to professionally correspond with internal and external personnel.

    • Maintains applicable portal sites by providing on-going updates based on business activities.

    • Oversees financial expenditures including: pcard, AMEX, BTA for non-traveling employees and convention registrations. Also handles individual expense reports, as needed.

    • Coordinates department orientation for new hires.

    • Sales / Commercial Coordinator activities such as Global sales analysis; Support CRM usage, management and analysis and Support global account management as needed

    • Oversees and orders business cards, Griffith logo shirts and GF sales promotional items.

    • Supports marketing internal communication projects, i.e., new product spotlight, small tradeshow management, internal signage, etc.

    • Provides backup coverage for other Administrative Assistants.

    • Manages sports tickets tracking and distribution.

    • Answers and screens telephone calls when necessary.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree and 5+ years related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams.

    • Must have passion for learning and using new tools and techniques for development and preparation of presentations and communications.

    • Ability to multi-task and adapt to fast-paced environments. Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and partner well with others, require minimal supervision and exercise good judgement in a variety of situations.

    • Respect for confidentiality and discretion to properly handle sensitive information.

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

    Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

    Benefits:

    Benefits for this role include Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.

    Why you should apply for a job to Griffith Foods:

  • Griffith Foods supports careers at all stages with growth opportunities through our Personal Growth Plan and Global Mentorship Program.
  • Belonging Communities at GF support underrepresented groups, promote growth, and guide leadership on key opportunities and challenges.