Executive Assistant, Sales

Knorr Bremse Group; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 55,300 - 82,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

120 hours of vacation leave

40 hours of Personal Paid Absence

12 paid holidays

401k plan

6 weeks of paid parental leave

Annual bonuses up to 4% of salary

Group healthcare plans

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company located in Avon, OH, is looking for an experienced Administrative Coordinator to support its Sales and Marketing team. You will manage office activities, coordinate travel arrangements, and oversee event planning for multiple locations. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience working with executives, with proven abilities in project coordination. Benefits include a competitive salary ranging from $55,300 to $82,900, healthcare plans, a 401k plan, and generous vacation time.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting executives.
• Experience in project coordination or event planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Sales & Marketing team.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for international and domestic trips.
• Manage office activities and schedules for leadership meetings.
• Produce and manage a variety of communications and presentations.
• Oversee logistics for annual customer and sales meetings.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Strong team contributor

Ability to manage confidential information

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Description

Date Last Revised: April 6, 2026

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing administrative oversight and duties for the Company’s Sales & Marketing team. The candidate will provide support to team members throughout North America which includes general office as well as event planning and coordination.

Essential Functions

• Establishes priorities for daily office activities; schedules and coordinates meetings chaired by Vice President and leadership staff at multiple locations
• Assist in maintaining Outlook schedules to coordinate on‑going meetings and functions: Board meetings, leadership team meetings, weekly conference calls, employee meetings
• Perform a variety of coordinator duties, which may be complex and confidential; greet visitors, answer telephones, take messages, respond to general questions regarding the work of the department
• Coordinate travel arrangements, both international and domestic: travel itineraries, agendas, visas, passports, documentation for foreign travel, expense reports, etc.
• Maintain contact lists and employee lists to facilitate the effectiveness of multiple locations
• Manage mail with attention to due dates and actions required
• Produce a variety of materials: Letters, memoranda, interoffice communications, confidential presentations and reports
• Attend meetings, conferences as required: Take meeting notes; assist in managing meetings, conferences.
• Responsible for coordination annual customer and sales meetings, approves logistic plans, venue selection, contracting, and creative services.
• Oversees negotiation of contracts for facilities, lodging, meals, travel, entertainment, security and other related activities.
• Prepares requests for national vendor bids and reviews bids for competitiveness and performance.

Knowledge

• Proven ability to manage highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Advanced knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including superior grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail, enabling efficient and effective multitasking
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently or with minimal supervision
• Strong team contributor with a willingness to assist others as needed
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management, as well as external clients and vendors

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of experience working with executives
• Project coordination AND/OR Event Planning experience required

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Avon, OH is $55,300 – $82,900 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. Bendix is a multi‑state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Nearest Major Market: Cleveland
Nearest Secondary Market: Akron