Our client, a leader in the Retail industry is seeking to employ a top calibre Executive AssistantOur client, a leader in the Retail industry is seeking to employ a top calibre Executive Assistant.
Key Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative
and executive support-related tasks, and should be able to work independently
Must be a highly resourceful team-player, who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining flexible, proactive, and efficient.
The individual will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.

Key Duties:

Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks for Director including;
Managing an extremely active calendar of appointments
Completing expense reports
Composing and preparing correspondence that is sometimes confidential
Copying, reviewing outside mail, scanning and filing documents, screening phone calls and visitors, updating Outlook contacts
Maintaining executive files
Arranging detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiling documents for travel-related meetings
Anticipating the executives' needs and proactively bringing together appropriate people and resources to support the executive in addressing these issues.
Completes critical aspects of deliverables and special assignments by establishing objectives; determining priorities; managing time; gaining cooperation of others; monitoring progress; problem solving; making adjustments to plans.
Enhances executives' and company's reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Managing external contacts; proactively understanding who they are, who the primary contacts are, and keeping track of periodic communication needed for primary contacts.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Perform additional duties as assigned

Education, Knowledge and Skills:

Relevant tertiary experience
Excellent verbal and superior writing and report presentation skills are essential
Significant experience (minimum 3 years) supporting a Director or CEO within a corporate environment
High level of professionalism and demonstrated ability to handle confidential information
Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks
seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
Advanced PC skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Experience in the Retail industry preferred but not essential