Senior Executive Assistant I

Senior Executive Assistant IDate: Oct 8, 2026Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5202Company: Grainger BusinessesWork Location Type: Hybrid Req Number 335331About Grainger W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visit The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $73,000.00-$122,300.00Rewards and Benefits With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing. 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year. 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required. Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools. Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.Position Details The Sr Executive Assistant I provides strategic and operational support to Group Vice Presidents (Group VP), serving as a trusted advisor to senior leaders. In this role, you will be delegated authority and often required to act without specific instructions or prescribed procedures. You Will:Manage the Group VP leader's time through strategic calendar management and scheduling, proactively identifying opportunities to optimize the leader's focus on strategic prioritiesPartners with senior leaders and leads improvements across the department to improve operational efficiencyActs as liaison in business communications; manages high-level correspondence and internal and external engagementsLeads planning and execution of large-scale functional eventsCoordinate strategic initiatives and cross-functional projectsInvolved in planning long or short-term business objectivesProactively identifies priorities and drives alignment across departmentsSupports strategic initiatives and internal communicationsManage departmental systems and expense tracking, including generating routine and ad-hoc reports to support operational efficiency and budget oversightBuilds effective relationships with internal and external stakeholdersMay indirectly lead other administrative business partners within the departmentDemonstrates deep understanding of department and business operations in addition to working cross-functionally to carry out significant assignmentsApplies strong emotional intelligence and sound judgment in handling sensitive communications; represents the Group VP in internal and external communicationsAbility to compose materials from rough notes or independent knowledge of circumstances; works independently on a range of complex tasksYou Have:5+ years of administrative experienceExperience supporting multiple executive leaders and/or departmentsBachelor's degree or equivalent experienceStrong organization, written, and verbal communication skillsAdvanced in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Ability to handle confidential information with discretionExcellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilitiesProven skill in independently prioritizing complex tasks and adapting to shifting demandsWe are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment. Grainger