CB2 is transforming the perception of home design for today's modern consumer. Born out of Crate and Barrel, CB2 is committed to high-quality, sophisticated design at an approachable price. Located in downtown Chicago, CB2 offers an engaging, collaborative work environment. If you're creative, team spirited and have a passion for modern design, then join the team as an Executive Administrative Assistant.

The Executive Administrative Assistant manages all administrative functions in support of our President and his leadership team. This dynamic role requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. This individual acts as an ambassador for the team, with a customer service mindset and adeptness at building effective internal and external relationships.

This is an on-site position (5 days/week, Mon-Fri) that works out of the Chicago, IL CB2 corporate headquarters.

A day in the life as an Executive Administrative Assistant...

• Provide sophisticated scheduling and calendar management for leadership
• Anticipate needs and prioritize inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts
• Complete a broad variety of administrative tasks that facilitate leadership’s ability to operate and lead the function effectively, including:
  • making travel arrangements
  • processing expense reports
  • supporting budget management
  • collecting and preparing information for meetings
  • designing and producing complex documents, reports, and presentations
  • composing and preparing correspondence and supporting special projects
• Prepare and deliver accurate and timely communications; independently create correspondence that requires interpretation and application of policies
• Organize, support and manage the setup of a variety of meeting types involving in-person and virtual attendees, including electronic equipment and video conference platforms, catering and vendor management
• Exercise excellent judgment and discretion with highly confidential information, and exhibit considerable tact, reasoning skills and subtlety
• Communicate effectively with company associates and business contacts and act as a liaison to resolve issues related to administrative matters
• Support, execute and serve as the liaison for occasional personal tasks, including external involvement of the leaders in conferences and other outside work

What you’ll bring to the table...

• Exemplary planning and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong collaboration and service skills
• Results driven with a high level of organization skills
  Demonstration of a high degree of professionalism, initiative and independence
• Proven track record in prioritization of workload and demonstrated ability to multi-task
• Forward thinking and desire to remain up-to-date with advancements in office technology, gadgets and/or applications

We’d love to hear from you if you have…

• 5 years experience as an executive administrative assistant or senior executive assistant, preferably supporting the C-suite level
• High School degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience and proficiency with Google suite of tools

Minimum Starting Rate: $32.00 Hourly

Up to: $36.25 Hourly

Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.