Executive/Personal Assistant-CEO

Job Description

EXECUTIVE / PERSONAL ASSISTANT- CEO - HOME OFFICE- KENDRA SCOTT

About Kendra Sco

We are a fun, talented and driven team dedicated to providing our customers with gorgeous products and a WOW! experience.

Family, fashion, and philanthropy are at the core of our company and though we move at an amazingly fast pace, we are committed to maintaining a family-oriented work environment and giving back to our community.

A passion for brilliant design, dedication to innovation and a strong social media presence are our building blocks for creating a unique and engaging lifestyle brand across all channels, including retail stores, wholesale accounts and e-commerce.

Our headquarters are in the heart of Austin, Texas, and we embrace the unique vibe and energy of our hometown as an inspiration for our brand and company culture.

Position Overview :

The Executive / Personal Assistant to the CEO will contribute to the company's success by providing administrative, operational, and personal support to Kendra Scott, CEO.

This individual is a customer-focused partner with excellent communication skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities.

This person will also have a shared appreciation for our 3 core values : Family, Fashion, and Philanthropy.

Responsibilities :

• Perform complex, high-level administrative and personal duties to support the CEO effectively
• Act as the voice of the CEO through all channels of communication
• Prep CEO for meetings to include agendas, attendee bios, decks, and all other pertinent insight
• Cross functionally manages all personal and business calendars, coordinates travel arrangements with the highest level of accuracy, detail, and confidentiality
• Foresees opportunities to pivot appropriately to support shifting initiatives and act independently to realign executive priorities
• Coordinate all domestic and international company and personal travel, including building detailed itineraries for multiple parties while also preparing for pivots within the arrangements
• Allocate time and resources to promote productivity and successful execution of executive and team goals and objectives
• Serve as the main point of contact and liaison for the business unit by answering questions, directing requests, and exchanging information
• Organize, host, and facilitate activities such as team and cross-functional meetings, conferences, department activities as well as coordinate gifting on behalf of the CEO
• Plan meetings and video conferences by creating objectives and meeting agendas, predicting, and allocating time for each topic, and advising participants
• Serve as a liaison between the CEO and leadership as well as provide peer leadership to the administrative team

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have :

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to be In-Office, in Austin, TX (this opportunity is not offered remotely)
• 5+ years' experience as an Executive Assistant for a CEO in a high-growth company
• 5+ years' experience as a Personal Assistant
• Managed multiple households
• Ability to pivot effectively between certainty and ambiguous situations
• C-suite level project management experience
• A proven ability to execute with consistent delivery and reprioritize based on an evolving business
• Ability to appropriately handle sensitive knowledge and matters with the highest level of confidentiality
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and independent decision-making
• Ability to demonstrate confidence, composure, and professionalism in challenging, high-stress situations
• Advanced problem-solving skills to support personal and business matters
• A strong ability to build cross-functional partnerships and work collaboratively with personal and professional partners to the CEO
• A growth mindset : the desire to learn, grow, and embrace innovative ideas
• Flexibility to travel occasionally

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.