Executive Assistant (Administrative)
Struers Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of material-testing equipment and consumables, is looking for a Sales Executive Assistant responsible for gathering and analyzing data, working on special projects, as well as executing a variety of support functions and administrative tasks as assigned by the Director of Sales. Strict confidentiality is a requirement of the position.
The candidate will work closely with the Director of Sales for North America from our US headquarters in Westlake, OH.
The ideal candidate has prior experience working in a fast-pace, highly confidential role alongside management. This results-driven individual must be reliable, demonstrate superior verbal and written communications skills
To the qualified candidate we offer:
- Stable, profitable company that has been in business for more than 140 years
- Competitive salary
- Generous benefits package including 401k with company match, employee stock purchase, health insurance, flexible spending accounts; plus paid holidays, 15 vacation days annually, sick days, volunteer days, and a birthday holiday!
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Gather and analyze sales data
- Work closely with the Director of Sales on projects
- Maintain reports as needed
- Assist in database maintenance
- Assist with correspondence letters, emails, memos, etc.
- Assist in preparation of presentation materials
- Book travel arrangements
- Assist in training coordination of new sales staff
- Carry out a variety of administrative duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- College degree preferred or 2+ years' experience as an administrative assistant
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel
- Must handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
- Self-starter who works well independently
- Ability to prioritize given tasks and work efficiently towards completing them
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Occasional light travel
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