Description
Executive Assistant to Founder and CEO, Global Consulting Firm, Remote, ET Time Zone Only
The Founder and CEO of a global consulting firm who is also an author is seeking an Executive Assistant to serve as his trusted right hand and strategic partner. The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of experience supporting a busy C-Suite executive, preferably at a business consulting, communications or media firm. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to be a true force multiplier, taking as much off the CEOs plate as possible so he can focus on his growing business and his upcoming book launch. The ideal candidate is proactive, polished, warm and engaging, with a creative problem-solving mindset and a high touch service orientation. Experience working remotely successfully is highly desired. ONLY Candidates in the ET time zone will be considered.
About the Job:
- Handle complex calendar management for the CEO scheduling meetings with internal stakeholders and clients in multiple time zones
- Serve as gatekeeper and liaison to senior leadership, clients, and strategic partners across multiple priorities
- Prioritize emails and craft correspondence on the CEOs behalf, maintaining the cadence of how he writes/communicates
- Manage communications; draft briefing materials, prepare him for book launch, podcasts and client presentations
- Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including detailed itineraries
- Some travel required to attend key in person meetings and an annual company event,
- Drive special projects and strategic initiatives, tracking deliverables
- Plan annual company in person meeting, strategy sessions and other executive events, client meetings, dinners, with a high touch, service orientation
- Handle the CEOs expenses
- Leverage AI tools and technology platforms to improve workflow efficiency, organization, and executive leverage in a fast-paced environment
- Ad hoc projects
- Base Salary Plus Bonus, Comprehensive Health Benefits
About You:
- At least 7- years of experience supporting a senior executive, ideally a CEO, Founder, or other C-level leader at a business consulting, media or communications firm.
- Bachelors Degree required
- Proven experience operating, as a true right-hand gatekeeper and strategic partner to senior executives
- Exceptional organizational judgment and prioritization skills
- High emotional intelligence with the ability to anticipate needs, navigate ambiguity, and problem solve with minimal intervention
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to represent the