Executive Assistant to the CEO
Job ID 2023-01566
Description
Position Summary:
The Executive Assistant (EA) to the CEO of Conair provides high-level, confidential administrative and strategic support to the Chief Executive Officer of a dynamic organization. This role requires an agile, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-demand environment and demonstrates exceptional judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate needs before they arise.
The ideal candidate is a trusted partner to the CEO—capable of managing complex schedules, prioritizing competing demands, and serving as a key liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.
What You’ll Do:
Executive & Administrative Support
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the CEO, managing all administrative and logistical needs with discretion and professionalism
- Manage a complex and ever-changing calendar, prioritizing meetings, travel, and commitments to optimize the CEO’s time
- Coordinate domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries, meeting materials, and contingency planning
- Prepare, review, and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and briefing materials with meticulous accuracy
Operational & Strategic Support
- Anticipate the CEO’s needs by staying informed of business priorities, upcoming meetings, and organizational initiatives
- Assist with planning and execution of board meetings, executive meetings, and key company events
- Track action items, deadlines, and deliverables; proactively follow up to ensure completion
- Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned, often across departments
Communication & Relationship Management
- Act as a professional, polished liaison between the CEO and executives, employees, board members, investors, and external partners
- Exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information
- Screen calls, emails, and requests, responding or escalating as appropriate
Who You Are:
- Proactive, resourceful, and highly organized
- Calm under pressure with a “no task too small” mindset
- Curious and business-minded, with an interest in understanding the organization holistically
Core Competencies & Skills:
- Agility & Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with shifting priorities
- Attention to Detail: Demonstrates exceptional accuracy and follow-through in all work
- Executive Presence: Communicates confidently and professionally with senior leaders and external stakeholders
- Discretion & Integrity: Handles confidential information with the highest level of trust
- Problem-Solving Mindset: Proactively identifies issues and proposes solutions before escalation
- Time Management & Prioritization: Balances competing demands with efficiency and calm
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred
- 7+ years of experience supporting a senior executive (CEO or C-suite strongly preferred)
- Experience supporting leadership in a privately held, fast-growing, or entrepreneurial organization strongly preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfort with executive productivity tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Environmental Factors:
- Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to use a computer keyboard and view a monitor for extended periods of time.
- This role requires on-site presence Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere on Fridays.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision plans
- Generous Paid Time Off Programs
- Life & Disability Insurance
- FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401k and company match
- EAP & Employee Wellness Programs
- Volunteer Days Paid Time Off
- Free breakfast and lunch in the Stamford office
- Free parking and free train station shuttle
About Us:
Conair is a leading international designer, manufacturer, and marketer of branded personal care and small kitchen appliances, cookware, hairbrushes & accessories, cosmetic bags, and travel accessories.
Conair has always been driven by a passion for innovation; it’s part of the Company’s DNA. Trendsetting products have been invented by Conair since its inception in 1959, keeping the Company always a step ahead of the competition. The company's domestic and international divisions offer a diversified mix of consumer and professional products sold in over 120 countries. The Family of Conair brands includes CONAIR, Cuisinart, BabylissPRO, Scünci , TRAVELSMART by CONAIR, and Waring.
Conair’s passion for innovation gets stronger with each decade, as evidenced by the over 1,000 patents the Company has obtained worldwide. Today, Conair and its brands are names known throughout the world. Conair continues to introduce its brands to new and emerging markets, year after year. By the 1990s, most households in America owned at least one Conair product. Today many have more than one, and the Company’s goal is to ensure that every household in the world eventually owns one of our products.
At Conair, we inspire our customers with innovative high-quality products and
iconic brands that enhance their lives.
Are you passionate about this opportunity but worried that you don’t have 100% of the experience we’re looking for? We still want to hear from you! Apply online and let us know why you would make a great addition to Conair!