Senior Administrative Assistant

CDW

Senior Administrative Assistant providing high-level support to Sales leadership at CDW. Managing calendars, coordinating meetings, and assisting with reporting and logistics.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeVernon Hills • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $22 - $35 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-level administrative support to Sales leadership
Manage complex calendars and internal/external meetings
Draft, proofread, format, and distribute professional correspondence, reports, and presentations
Support development of leadership presentations and sales reporting needs
Coordinate sales meetings, advisory boards, and team events
Track event expenses and ensure adherence to budgets
Maintain project documentation and communicate with vendors

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of experience in Sales, Sales Support, Executive Assistant, or Customer Service roles
Proven ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
Advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, and complex formulas)
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment
Ability to travel up to 10% as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

advanced Excelpivot tablesVLOOKUPmacroscomplex formulasMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook

Soft Skills

independencetime managementwritten communicationverbal communicationattention to detailorganizational skillsadaptability

Certifications

high school diploma