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Administrative Assistant, Administration

SC Johnson
Chicago, IL, United States
Full-time

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers - such as Raid, Glade, Ziploc and more, in virtually every country around the world.

Together, we are creating a better future - for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you will provide administrative support to the Sr. Director, Sales Account Management (Large Format) and their team.

The Large Format team is responsible for managing SCJ's relationship with critical customers in the Warehouse Club & DIY Channels (Costco, Sam's Club, BJs The Home Depot, Lowes, Hardware independent retailers) with team members located in our Chicago office and across the country.

In this role you will be an integral part of our US Sales organization under SCJ's North America Consumer Brands BU. This is a dynamic environment, and you must demonstrate high levels of discretion, communication skills, organization, initiative, autonomy, and decisiveness, while remaining flexible and engaged under pressure.

You will be a key member of the Large Format team, supporting team building, culture formation activities and partnering with the senior leaders and their teams to accomplish shared goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES :

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism in working with all levels of management, both within and outside the company
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Exercise extreme confidentiality in handling highly sensitive topics or projects
  • Ability to multi-task with several competing priorities
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills; ability to handle detailed meeting schedules with internal and external parties at multiple SCJ campuses, as well as external venues
  • Experience and ability to organize domestic and international travel, both commercial and corporate aircraft, coordinate travel visas (as needed)
  • Highly motivated, self-starter, able to function independently by anticipating needs and resolving them without much supervision or making independent decisions when needed
  • Sense of urgency and ability to meet tight deadlines. Remaining flexible under pressure with frequently changing priorities and demands

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING :

  • Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
  • 5+ years of progressive administrative experience

PREFFERED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS :

  • Excellent interpersonal savvy skills to maintain and develop successful relationships with both internal and external clients with the ability to work with all levels of the organization
  • Attention to detail and accuracy with excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Efficiently manage multiple projects and competing priorities with strong time-management skills and the ability to quickly adapt to a changing business landscape
  • Demonstrate ability to exercise extreme confidentiality
  • Strong decision quality when managing a Senior Leader's schedule, understanding the difference between urgent and important meetings
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • High school diploma or higher education
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Experience with Teams meetings, Roundtable technology and video conferencing
  • Experience with Concur preferred
  • Ability and openness to learn / master standard & ad-hoc reporting, if needed

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

  • Full Time onsite in Chicago, IL
  • This position is not eligible for remote work
  • This role is not eligible for relocation

BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnson's total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service.

As a family company, we're committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity / paternity / adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

Inclusion & Diversity

We're a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability.

We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We're committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment.

Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https : / / jobs.scjohnson.com / inclusion .

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.

S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.

com . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster for more information.

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