Executive Assistant to the CEO - Remote

Overview

The Executive Assistant (EA) to the CEO of Conair provides high-level, confidential administrative and strategic support to the Chief Executive Officer of a dynamic organization. This role requires an agile, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-demand environment and demonstrates exceptional judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate needs before they arise.

In Short

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the CEO, managing all administrative and logistical needs with discretion and professionalism.
• Manage a complex and ever-changing calendar, prioritizing meetings, travel, and commitments to optimize the CEO’s time.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries, meeting materials, and contingency planning.
• Prepare, review, and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and briefing materials with meticulous accuracy.
• Anticipate the CEO’s needs by staying informed of business priorities, upcoming meetings, and organizational initiatives.
• Assist with planning and execution of board meetings, executive meetings, and key company events.
• Track action items, deadlines, and deliverables; proactively follow up to ensure completion.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned, often across departments.
• Act as a professional, polished liaison between the CEO and executives, employees, board members, investors, and external partners.
• Exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• 7+ years of experience supporting a senior executive (CEO or C-suite strongly preferred).
• Experience supporting leadership in a privately held, fast-growing, or entrepreneurial organization strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfort with executive productivity tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision plans.
• Generous Paid Time Off Programs.
• Life & Disability Insurance.
• FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• 401k and company match.
• EAP & Employee Wellness Programs.
• Volunteer Days Paid Time Off.
• Free breakfast and lunch in the Stamford office.
• Free parking and free train station shuttle.