Administrative Assistant

Sovereign Brands; Chicago (IL); In loco; USD 50.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Descrizione del lavoro

Sovereign Brands, a Highland Park, IL-based wine and spirits company, seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Executive Management team and cross‑functional departments. The role covers general office management, product development, brand registrations and licensing, and vendor relations.

The position offers an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment with opportunities to contribute immediately and grow within the organization. On-site five days a week in Highland Park, IL.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage projects from inception to final execution with little supervision.

Mansioni

• Provide support to executive management team.
• General administrative and office management duties.
• Maintain a detailed and organized filing process for new product development.
• Packing and shipping samples.
• Organizing and ordering office supplies.
• Keeping office organized and in a neat and clean environment.
• Interpret data obtained from market research and surveys and utilize data to make effective business decisions.
• Contact potential customers through emails, telephone, etc.
• Establish good working relationships and rapport with clients.
• Research new product ideation and competitive information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Project management

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Sovereign Brands is a family-owned, global wine and spirits company headquartered in Highland Park, IL. Owned and operated by the Berish family and partners, Sovereign Brands brings together first-class producers from the world’s most iconic wine and spirit regions to develop best-in-class brands. Sovereign has a portfolio of successful brands including Luc Belaire, a smash-hit line of French sparkling wines that has earned global acclaim for its exquisite taste and striking packaging and is available in more than 100 countries around the world. The company’s portfolio also includes McQueen and the Violet Fog, an extraordinary gin from Jundiaí, Brazil; Bumbu, an artisanal rum that ranks among the world’s most critically acclaimed rums, and Villon, a rich, spiced French liqueur with aromas of vanilla, chai and toasted oak. The Deacon, a premium blended Scotch Whisky made of Islay and Speyside malts, is Sovereign’s newest launch in collaboration with Pernod Ricard. www.sovereignbrands.com

Position Overview

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our growing team in Highland Park, IL. In this role you’ll work closely with all departments in the company and will also support the Executive Management team. This position will be responsible for general office management & support, product development, brand registration & licensing, and vendor relations.

There is tremendous opportunity for a professional looking for valuable experience in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment with the opportunity to make an immediate impact within the company.

This role is on-site in Highland Park, IL five days a week

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide support to executive management team
• General administrative and office management duties
• Maintain a detailed and organized filing process for new product development
• Packing and shipping samples
• Organizing and ordering office supplies
• Keeping office organized and in a neat and clean environment
• Interpret data obtained from market research and surveys and utilize data to make effective business decisions
• Contact potential customers through emails, telephone, etc.
• Establish good working relationships and rapport with clients
• Research new product ideation and competitive information
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum 1-3 years of relevant work experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage projects from inception to final execution with little supervision
• Commitment to meeting deadlines and going the extra mile
• Ability to multi-task

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Salary and How to Apply

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position in IL is $50,000 – $55,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus subject to company performance and other factors.

Sovereign Brands offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/dental/vision/STD/LTD and 401(k).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sovereign Brands, L.L.C. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.