Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

To support the teams working on our exciting projects, you'll sit at the center of how the Houston office operates supporting senior leadership, partnering with dynamic teams, driving business development efforts, and owning the day-to-day experience of our office, clients, and team. Beyond administration, you'll have opportunities to get involved in team management, customer engagement, marketing initiatives, and social media strategy.

This role combines high-level executive support with full ownership of office operations. You will act as a trusted partner to two Partners while also serving as the backbone of the Houston office ensuring everything runs smoothly, efficiently, and professionally.

If you're highly organized, proactive, and comfortable juggling competing priorities in a fast-paced, client-facing environment, this role gives you real ownership and visibility.

What makes us special:

• Become part of a unique entrepreneurial team. Think independently, use your initiative, and take ownership. Entrepreneurship is a powerful force that drives the growth not only of our firm but our clients and people.
• Unlock the power of opportunity. Advance your career in a high-growth environment with a startup feel and strong exposure to leadership and business development. We invest in your professional development every step of the way.
• Work in a values-driven culture. At Simon-Kucher, our vision is to become the world's leading growth specialist. Our values guide how we collaborate, communicate, and deliver impact.
• Invest in your future. All US and Canadian employees enjoy 401(k) & RRSP benefits with company matching.
• Prioritize your health and well-being. No matter where you live, we offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
• Enjoy balance and flexible working. Be empowered to do your best work whether it's in the office or from home.

How you will create an impact:

• Be a trusted partner to 2-3 Partners own complex calendars and follow-ups across time zones, manage travel and expenses, and priority management; anticipate needs and ensure seamless day-to-day execution. Support budget preparation and tracking for Partners.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, client engagements, and senior-level interactions across time zones with precision and professionalism.
• Support client-facing project work including scheduling, contract coordination, CRM updates, and high-quality deliverables.
• Drive business development efforts coordinate outreach, manage follow-ups, track pipeline activity, and conduct targeted research (e.g., private equity firms, industry players).
• Execute high-impact client events (e.g., forums and roundtables), including invitation strategy, attendee management, logistics, and on-site delivery.
• Manage and enhance client engagement infrastructure, including contact databases, customer profiles, and outbound communication initiatives.
• Own Houston office operations end-to-end, including vendor management, budgeting, procurement, facilities coordination, and overall office experience.
• Oversee financial and administrative processes such as expense management, invoice handling, and budget tracking.
• Lead onboarding for new hires and interns, ensuring a structured, welcoming, and high-quality first day and first week experience.
• Strengthen team culture and office cohesion by planning events, fostering collaboration, and continuously improving processes and ways of working.
• Be a true team player by providing coverage and support for other Administrative Assistants and the Office Manager as needed. Take ownership of ad hoc projects that keep our office dynamic, collaborative, and innovative, and improve how we work.

This is a hybrid role (3 days per week in-office). Standard hours: 8:30 am 5:30 pm.

Your profile:

• Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent work experience required.
• 10+ years of administrative assistance or executive assistance experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook in particular) and internal collaboration tools and messaging systems (i.e., Zoom, Slack) required. Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics, Clickdimensions, Zoominfo a plus, as well as familiarity with AI in the context of administrative and office management work a plus.
• Working knowledge of common office equipment (i.e., printers, and video conferencing equipment).
• Experience supporting senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, professional services environment.
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously and work under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with senior leaders and clients.
• Proactive mindset, anticipating needs rather than reacting to them, with a flexible, friendly, and positive attitude. A keen sense of effective customer and client service and problem-solving orientation.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
• Comfortable working independently while also collaborating across teams.

Why Join Us?

• At Simon-Kucher, you'll find more than a role you'll find growth, variety, and the chance to shape how our teams and clients experience the firm. This role goes beyond traditional administrative support - you will play a central role in how the Houston office operates, how Partners engage with clients, and how the team experiences the workplace day to day. You'll gain exposure to leadership, contribute to business development efforts, and take ownership of initiatives that have a direct impact on the success of the office.

The pay range for this position in Houston is $34/hr - $42/hr. Compensation may vary depending on relevant experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 13 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, basic life insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy with more than 2,000 employees in 30+ countries. Our sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our clients. We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy product, price, innovation, marketing, and sales based on deep insights into what customers want and value. With 40 years of experience in monetization topics of all kinds, we are regarded as the world's leading pricing and growth specialist.

Simon-Kucher is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.

We believe in building a culture that embraces belonging, creating an environment in which our people feel valued, are able to be themselves and feel their contribution matters. If we get that right, great things will happen; people will grow faster, innovate, feel valued, and create better outcomes for everyone our people, our clients and, of course, our business.