
Executive Assistant
Acosta
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Bloomfield • New Jersey • United States
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About the role
- Be the executive’s right hand. Own day‑to‑day office operations, route sensitive communications, and use sound judgment to resolve non‑routine issues independently.
- Create executive‑ready presentations and visuals. Build polished PowerPoint decks, graphics, and data‑rich Excel spreadsheets that simplify complex information for marketing and leadership presentations.
- Anticipate needs and prepare materials. Proactively assemble briefings, agendas, and correspondence for conferences, appointments, meetings, and calls; ensure all logistics and follow‑ups are in place.
- Monitor and act on key information. Read industry publications, regulations, and directives; flag what matters and take action or route to the appropriate leader; help train new administrative associates.
- Turn data into insight. Gather information from multiple sources to produce ad‑hoc reports, summaries, and responses to inquiries; distill findings into clear communications and presentations.
- Handle confidential work with discretion. Manage sensitive administrative details and documentation, including deduction resolution, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times.
- Serve as the first point of contact. Greet visitors, assess needs, and direct them promptly; read, triage, and route incoming mail and messages to keep information flowing.
- Keep operational lists current. Maintain the revenue forecast, publish the newsletter, update email lists, and oversee SM software user lists so teams have accurate, up‑to‑date resources.
- Contribute to special projects. Take on additional assignments that support department priorities and drive continuous improvement.
- Other duties assigned
Requirements
- Education: High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Experience: 5+ years of administrative or secretarial experience supporting middle management or executive‑level leaders.
- Proven ability to manage complex schedules, confidential information, and fast‑moving priorities.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint—comfortable creating spreadsheets, presentations, and polished communications.
- Strong familiarity with presentation tools and the ability to translate data into clear, visual formats.
- Professional Skills: A consistently professional demeanor with the confidence to represent leadership in a highly visible role.
- Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills—written and verbal.
- Ability to interpret guidelines, adapt to changing situations, and exercise strong judgment in non‑routine scenarios.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including seeing and listening for extended periods.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Hybrid work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointdata analysispresentation creationreport generationscheduling managementconfidential information handlinglogistics coordinationdocument management
Soft Skills
organizational skillsinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsprofessional demeanorjudgmentadaptabilitydiscretionproactivityproblem-solvingattention to detail
Certifications
High School DiplomaGEDBachelor’s degree