Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant for SVP, North America

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

We're looking for a driven, resourceful Executive Assistant for the SVP, of North America who thrives in fast-moving environments and loves being at the center of the action. In this role, you won't just keep the trains runningyou'll help shape how our senior leader shows up, leads, and drives impact across the business. This role will be based at our Brighton HQ.

Major Accountabilities

• Build strong, trusted partnerships across the organization, becoming a key connector who keeps communication flowing and information sharp, organized, and actionable.
• Sit in on high-stakes meetings, capturing insights, distilling next steps, and ensuring action plans move forward with speed and clarity.
• Gather and synthesize input from cross-functional teams to prepare the SVP for critical presentations, strategic discussions, and external engagements.
• Anticipate needs before they arisespotting gaps, identifying opportunities, and optimizing the leader's time and priorities.
• Leverage technology to streamline workflows, elevate productivity, and modernize how the office operates.
• Evaluate and coordinate external requests, from speaking engagements to industry interviews, ensuring the SVP shows up prepared and positioned for impact.
• Own the rhythm of the executive officeexpertly managing calendars, orchestrating meetings and events, and coordinating seamless travel experiences.

Requirements for Success

• 7+ years of executive administrative experience; proven track record of managing complex calendars, travel, and confidential information.
• Exceptional organizational instincts and a meticulous eye for detail.
• High technical fluency across Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe, and other platformscomfortable building polished, complex materials.
• Proven ability to juggle competing priorities with calm, confidence, and precision.
• A track record of handling sensitive information with absolute discretion.
• A self-starter mindsetindependently motivated, proactive, and skilled at anticipating needs without constant direction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and inform across levels.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to regional offices, customer meetings, and industry events.
• Ability to work out of our Brighton HQ at least 3 days/week.

Boston, MA Headquarters - (NB) Only Pay Range: $25.15 - $31.45 - $37.75 Hourly (actual base pay varying based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, internal equity, geographic location, and more.)

Regular Associate Benefits

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You'll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword it's part of our culture.

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Flexible Work Schedule

For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced "Work from Anywhere" (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran, or any other protected status.