Executive Assistant at Skechers

Manhattan Beach, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Footwear, Apparel, Consumer GoodsIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher
Experience performing administrative type duties in a corporate environment
Two or more years of full-time experience in footwear or apparel industry preferred
Proficient in all Microsoft Office Programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Adobe Reader and Concur experience preferred
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent follow-up skills
Thrives working in a busy and stressful environment
Rebounds from difficulty
Optimistic, entrepreneurial, and a team player
Clear-headed, and calm, able to handle stress
Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a multi-task environment with a sense of urgency
Well-organized with focused attention to detail
Resourceful and proactive problem-solving skills
Ability to handle confidential information with absolute discretion
Able to work with people of all corporate levels
Willingness and flexibility to work outside of normal working hours as needed
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive executive support to the SVP, including calendar management, expense reporting, travel arrangements, and special projects
Manage information flow, prioritizing communications and sorting emails by urgency and category
Coordinate with other Executive Assistants, internal departments, and external vendors to meet the SVP's needs
Anticipate executive needs and support daily departmental operations, including team calendar management and project workflow
Develop proficiency in company reports and research to provide informed support
Liaise with Shoe Librarians on sample requests and storage management
Supervise Sample Coordinators and troubleshoot ongoing problems
Collaborate with various teams across the organization in organizing the bi-annual Global Sales Conference and other major corporate meetings throughout the year
Manage employee requests for SVP meetings, gathering necessary information and scheduling based on priority
Coordinate with Asia offices for employee visits to the US office
Collaborate with Operations team on office moves and buildouts
Plan and execute logistics for vendor/supplier dinners and special events
Facilitate new team member onboarding, working with hiring managers and HR/Recruiting/IT to ensure proper setup
Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive information
Other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Calendar ManagementExpense ReportingTravel ArrangementsProject ManagementOffice ManagementVendor CoordinationEvent PlanningTeam OnboardingCommunication PrioritizationWorkflow Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement or location for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for the Executive Assistant position?

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent follow-up skills, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities, resourceful and proactive problem-solving skills, and ability to handle confidential information with discretion are required.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like at Skechers?

Skechers emphasizes comfort innovation at the core of everything they do, operates as a fast-paced environment, and values team collaboration across departments.

What makes a strong candidate for this Executive Assistant role?

Candidates who thrive in busy and stressful environments, rebound from difficulty, remain calm under stress, are flexible and adaptable with a sense of urgency, optimistic, entrepreneurial, team players, and willing to work outside normal hours will stand out.