Executive Assistant

Job Description

Job Title: Executive Assistant

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Industry: Freight Forwarding / Global Logistics

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Location (city, state): Wood Dale, IL *Onsite 4x a week

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Assignment Type: Direct Hire

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Pay: $75,000 – $90,000 annually

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Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch

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Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

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About The Company:

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A well-established global logistics organization specializing in transportation, freight forwarding, and supply chain solutions. The company offers a collaborative workplace culture, a welcoming team environment, and strong employee retention.

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Job Description:

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We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and operational support to senior executive leadership. This individual will play an important role in managing daily priorities, coordinating business activities, and ensuring executive operations run smoothly. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable supporting senior executives in a fast-paced, international business environment.

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Manage complex executive calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements
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• Prepare materials for leadership meetings, including presentations, reports, and follow-up documentation
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• Coordinate executive events, customer meetings, company functions, catering, and reservations
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• Assist with confidential business matters, legal documentation, and special projects
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• Oversee expense reporting, travel reimbursements, and other administrative processes
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• Act as a point of contact between executive leadership and internal departments
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• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure business priorities and initiatives stay on track
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• Provide administrative support as needed, including occasional communications outside standard business hours
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Qualifications:

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• 5–15 years of senior-level administrative or Executive Assistant experience, preferably supporting C-suite executives
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• Demonstrated experience managing executive calendars, travel, meetings, expenses, and confidential communications
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• Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills
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• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
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• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
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• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly Excel, along with SharePoint
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• Familiarity with Concur, SAP, or other enterprise business systems preferred
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• Experience utilizing AI productivity tools, including Microsoft Copilot, to improve efficiency
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• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred
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• Experience in freight forwarding, logistics, manufacturing, or another global business environment is a plus
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Perks:

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• Competitive annual compensation with additional bonus opportunity
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• Direct exposure to executive leadership
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• Collaborative and welcoming office environment
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• Established organization with strong employee tenure
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Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.