Administrative Assistant, Ann Sacks - (req66648)

Sterling Kohler; Oregon (IL); Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a highly organized Administrative Assistant to support their corporate office. This role involves managing a variety of administrative tasks, from scheduling and communications to financial support and office management. You will work closely with top executives, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication. The ideal candidate is proactive, discreet, and has a passion for delivering excellent customer service. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and collaboration, and take the next step in your career with a company committed to empowering its associates and fostering a culture of growth and innovation.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years of administrative support experience, preferably in a corporate setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and creating visuals for presentations.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, coordinate meetings, and handle travel arrangements.
• Create correspondence and organize large volumes of information.

Skills

Administrative Support

Microsoft Office Suite

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Education

Business Administration Coursework

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Administrative Assistant, Ann Sacks

Work Mode:Hybrid

Location:Hybrid (M-Thurs in office with some flexibility)– Portland, OR

Opportunity

Do you love design and all things for the home? Curious to learn more about business; from raw materials to beautiful handmade products, to sales? Ann Sacks is seeking a highly organized Administrative Assistant to support our corporate office onsite in North Portland. You’ll work with a talented and creative team that elevates gracious living and supports our beautiful showrooms across the nation.

This role performs a variety of confidential administrative functions, primarily supporting the Vice President & General Manager of Ann Sacks. In this role, you will manage key administrative, organizational, and communication tasks, enabling our leadership team to focus on their primary responsibilities. This position requires a skilled and savvy communicator who is able to manage a wide range of priorities, and to handle highly sensitive matter with professionalism and discretion.

Communications

• Create correspondence and general communication (memos, charts, tables, business plans), including preparation and editing of Authorized Corporate Transactions. Proofread copy for grammar, spelling, and layout, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
  
• Organize and prioritize large volumes of information and calls, and draft responses by phone or email on behalf of executives when necessary.
  
• Coordinate organizational updates, announcements, quarterly All Hands meetings, presentations, and collateral for meetings. Update internal communication channels (SharePoint, Weekly Memo Etc.)
  
• Act as a liaison with other Kohler Co. businesses and outside contacts, including high-level staff such as C-level executives, GMs, and Directors. Handle confidential and non-routine information and explain policies when necessary.
  

Scheduling

• Manage Outlook calendar for VP/GM and other key executives, create travel itineraries/agendas, provide meeting agendas and materials, and track deadlines.
  
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, conferences and departmental activities.
  
• Attend top executive team and sales meetings, create and distribute meeting minutes and action items.
  
• Maintain the Ann Sacks corporate calendar, updating key occurrences for the company and functional areas.
  
• Initiate and organize travel arrangements for the VP/GM and other key executives.

Employee Engagement

• In partnership with Human Resources, support rewards & recognition culture, onsite health events, volunteer events, employee surveys, and other employee engagement initiatives.
  
• Provides some support to new hire integration, coordinating general office setup & readiness.

Financial Support

• Assist with the maintenance of expense reporting for the VP/GM and key executives, to include organizing and submitting expense reports, reviewing submitted expenses.
  
• Provide updated financial performance information to leaders, including monthly sales achievement by showroom location.
  
• Perform financial administrative tasks, including scanning and sending invoices to
• Accounts Payable, and gathering and depositing checks monthly.

Office Management

• Be the welcoming face for visitors, ensuring a professional and friendly environment.
  
• Efficiently manage incoming and outgoing mail and packages, coordinating pickups and deliveries.
  
• Oversee the management of onsite vendors and building maintenance tasks, ensuring smooth operations and timely service.
  
• Maintain office & cleaning supplies, bathroom toiletries, ensuring they are stocked and replenished monthly.
  

• Owns general office coordination; supports desk allocation, conference room setup & usage, space planning etc.
  
  

Special Projects

• Supports and coordinates annual Ann Sacks Leadership Summit.
  
• Work independently and within teams on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects. Act as a project manager for special projects, at the request of the VP/GM, which may include: planning and coordinating presentations, disseminating information and coordinating direct mailings.
  Occasional travel (up to 15%) to support off-site meetings, events, or team coordination across showroom locations. Most responsibilities will be performed on-site at the Portland Support Center location.

Skills/Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of administrative support experience required. Preference given to experience supporting a top executive and/or corporate office setting.
  
• Education: Coursework in Business Administration or a related field is preferred but not required.
  
• Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and creating visuals and decks is required.
  
• The ideal candidate for this role will be someone who is highly organized, proactive, enthusiastic, and enjoys working on a diverse range of tasks -no two days are the same!
• This person will be discreet, polished, and place a high value on positive customer service interactions (internal & external).

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Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The hourly range for this position is $21.60 - $27.00. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us
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