Sr. Administrative Assistant, Global Marketing

Mary Kay Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

401K & Profit Sharing

Free on-site Fitness Center & Health</

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Product Discounts

Job summary

Mary Kay Inc. is seeking a Sr. Administrative Assistant for Global Marketing to support executive leaders and drive global brand initiatives. You will coordinate calendars, meetings, and travel, while preparing presentations and reports to support strategy execution.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in marketing, strong MS Office skills, and a proactive, organized approach in a fast-paced, on-site environment at the Addison, TX headquarters.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Marketing.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; marketing focus preferred.
• Must be organized with strong attention to detail and able to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to work with diverse groups.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to senior leadership and Global Brand Marketing.
• Schedule meetings, manage calendars, and coordinate travel.
• Prepare documents, reports, and presentations for meetings.
• Assist in developing and executing global marketing calendars and materials.
• Create and organize PowerPoint presentations and marketing collateral.
• Coordinate division meetings and manage access to the Global Brand Marketing site.

Skills

Marketing experience

Organized

Communication

Self-directed

Deadline-driven

Education

High School Diploma

Marketing-focused education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Sr. Administrative Assistant, Global Marketing

Founded in 1963 by Mary Kay Ash with a bold mission to enrich women’s lives, Mary Kay has grown into one of the world’s most successful and enduring beauty brands. For more than 60 years, our people-first culture and commitment to innovation have powered our global success in skincare, color cosmetics, nutritional supplements, and fragrances. Our corporate teams spanning R&D, marketing, IT, manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, analytics, and more play a critical role in supporting millions of Independent Beauty Consultants across more than 35 markets worldwide. At Mary Kay, employees collaborate on meaningful work that drives real impact, fuels entrepreneurship, and advances science backed beauty. Guided by purpose, we are equally committed to sustainability, supporting women affected by cancer and domestic abuse, and inspiring future generations, all while offering rewarding careers with global reach and opportunities for growth.

What We Offer

Generous Paid Time Off

401K & Profit Sharing

Free On-site Fitness Center & Health Clinic

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Product Discounts

About the Role

The Global Marketing Administrative Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the success of global brand initiatives by ensuring seamless coordination, alignment, and communication across regions. This position provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Vice President and Director of Global Brand, enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the department. A strong sense of organization, proactive problem-solving, and clear communication are essential in this role, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in Microsoft Office tools, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, to support executive presentations, reporting, and data organization. Additionally, this position collaborates closely with the Global Brand Marketing team and cross-functional partners to help execute strategic marketing initiatives and support global brand-building efforts. This role is critical to maintaining operational excellence and driving team-wide success.

Responsibilities:

• Administrative Support
  
  
  
  • Provides administrative support to senior leadership and department, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and coordinating travel arrangements.
  
  
  • Prepares and organize documents, reports, presentations, and other materials for meetings and events.
  
  
  • Assists with managing and maintaining filing systems, both electronic and physical, ensuring that records are kept accurate and up-to-date.
  
  
  • Coordinates internal and external meetings and events, including logistics, materials preparation, and room setup.
  
  
  • Performs data entry and maintain accurate records, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity.
  
  
  • Assists in preparing and processing expense reports, invoices, and purchase orders.
  
  
  • Supports other administrative tasks and projects assigned.
  
  
  
  


• Marketing Planning & Support Delivery
  
  
  
  • Assists in the development and execution of global marketing calendar, coordinating timely inputs, collaboration, and delivery.
  
  
  • Maintains and updates marketing calendars and planning resources that ensure alignment across teams.
  
  
  • Communicates updates to regional and market partners regarding the delivery of marketing support and materials.
  
  
  
  


• Supports the creation of marketing materials, including presentations, and other collateral, ensuring consistency in messaging and branding.


• Division Coordination
  
  
  
  • Manages Global Brand Marketing and Creative team’s site, organizes and assigns access as needed.
  
  
  • Schedules recurring Global Brand Marketing and Creative Division and Leader meetings and owns the process, i.e. requests agenda, sends out deck for review beforehand, shares meeting notes afterward.
  
  
  • Prepares PowerPoint presentations for division and leader meetings, as needed.
  
  
  • Supports the team by pulling data for marketing analysis – by using 3rd party intelligence data (i.e. Euromonitor) and/or internal data (i.e. Tableau dashboard).
  
  
  
  


• Marketing Support
  
  
  
  • Supports the implementation of brand initiatives to maintain consistency across all marketing materials and customer touchpoints.
  
  
  • Conducts marketing and competitive research, as needed. Gathers and communicates competitive intelligence.
  
  
  
  


• Event Coordination
  
  
  
  • Assists in the planning and execution of global marketing events, conferences, and product launches, ensuring smooth operations and a consistent brand presence.
  
  
  
  


• Budget Tracking
  
  
  
  • Assists with managing budgets for global marketing administrative cost center, ensuring costs are tracked and kept within allocated limits.
  
  
  
  


• May perform miscellaneous duties such as assisting with marketing projects, pulling sales force information, department holiday party and other miscellaneous team building events, performing investigative research and resolving inquiries.


• This job requires on-site work at our Global Corporate Headquarters in Addison, TX.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

Experience:5+ years of experience in Marketing

Education:High School Diploma or Equivalent. Education focus in Marketing preferred.

Must be organized, have a strong attention to detail and be self-directed to successfully work on multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision of tasks.

Must be able to work independently on projects with critical deadlines.

Must be flexible and able to adapt in a fast-paced, always evolving environment.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams required.

Excellent oral and written communication skills required to work successfully with a diverse group of individuals, including internal partners and the independent sales force.

Ability to obtain the assistance of subject matter experts and to maintain open two-way communication with internal departments to collaborate on upcoming projects and promotions.

Must be a Brand Ambassador for the Mary Kay Brand.

Out-of-town domestic travel is required approximately 5-10% of work time to attend special events.