Remote Executive Sales Admin & Calendar Lead

Grainger; Lake Forest (IL); Remote; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO 18 days annually

6 company holidays

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Life insurance

Job summary

Grainger is seeking an Executive Sales Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to senior leaders. You will manage calendars, coordinate travel, prepare documents, and handle internal communications. The role demands proactive problem-solving, strong writing and proofreading skills, and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities while supporting cross-functional teams. Remote work is offered with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience supporting senior management or C-Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to proofread for grammar.
• Experience managing complex administrative details and travel.

Responsibilities

• Manages the executive's calendar with strategic scheduling and time management.
• Partners with the leader to anticipate challenges and drive solutions and process improvements.
• Coordinates meeting logistics including agenda, content prep, notes and follow-ups.
• Oversees domestic and international travel arrangements with documentation and logistics.
• Handles document management: composing, editing, and distributing reports and presentations.
• Maintains department resources, budgets, and digital platforms like Teams and SharePoint.
• Supports onboarding/offboarding and participates in projects; provides backup for peers.
• Adapts to evolving business needs, including in-office presence and overtime.

Skills

Calendar management

Executive support

Communication

Proofreading

Travel planning

Cross-functional coordination

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Grainger is seeking an Executive Sales Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to senior leaders. You will manage calendars, coordinate travel, prepare documents, and handle internal communications. The role demands proactive problem-solving, strong writing and proofreading skills, and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities while supporting cross-functional teams. Remote work is offered with occasional travel.