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