Executive Assistant

Barrett Distribution Centers; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrett Distribution Centers is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the President and senior staff from our Franklin, MA office. You will manage calendars, prepare reports and presentations, arrange travel, and handle confidential records in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires five years of administrative experience, expert MS Office skills, and the ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Five years progressively responsible administrative experience.
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to learn new or updated software.
• Experience with Claude AI.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and prepare executive-level reports, presentations, and special projects.
• Manage complex calendars, anticipate scheduling conflicts, and coordinate appointments.
• Serve as primary contact for internal and external stakeholders, screening inquiries.
• Arrange travel, track expenses against budget, and maintain confidential records.
• Support meeting logistics including agendas, materials, room setup, and minutes.
• Draft professional communications, memos, Word documents, Excel reports, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Answer employee questions on standard policies, benefits, and HR processes.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Claude AI

Job description

Franklin, 15 Freedom Way, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Who We Are: Barrett Distribution Centers is a leader in providing customized third-party logistics, omni-channel distribution, and direct-to-consumer fulfillment services for customers in a variety of industries. More than anything else, we7re a trusted consultant to our customers, working tirelessly to find solutions to their business challenges. Here at Barrett, we7re looking for smart, hard-working top performers who are interested in joining a fantastic team within a fast-growing company. If this sounds like you and you7re looking for a new home that rewards excellent work, effort, and collaboration, Barrett is the place for you!

The Position: The Executive Assistant, under the general supervisor of a Barrett Executive, will provide high-level administrative and organizational support to the President and other senior staff.

This position works Monday through Friday, from 8am-5pm in our Franklin, MA office.

The compensation range for this position is $70K-$85K, depending on experience.

How You7ll Make an Impact:

• Research, analyze, and prepare executive-level reports, presentations, and special projects
• Manage complex calendars, anticipate scheduling conflicts, and proactively coordinate appointments
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, screening inquiries and routing them appropriately
• Arrange travel, track expenses against budget, and maintain confidential records and filing systems
• Support meeting logistics including agendas, materials, room setup, and minutes
• Draft professional communications, memos, Word documents, Excel reports, and PowerPoint presentations
• Answer employee questions on standard policies, benefits, and HR processes

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required
• Five years progressively responsible administrative experience.
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to learn new or updated software.
• Experience with Claude AI
• Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and the ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

Barrett Distribution Centers is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, retaliation, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, choice of health insurance, marital status, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

Franklin, 15 Freedom Way, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States of America