Executive Assistant

About the role

Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair. It is looking for an Executive Assistant to provide full administrative support to senior executives. The role involves handling confidential information such as acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, takeover bids, executive changes and financial condition, and requires absolute discretion.

Key responsibilities

• Greet, screen and entertain visitors
• Write communications to a variety of audiences by e-mail, traditional mail or other formats (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, newsletters)
• Screen telephone calls from executives, shareholders, Board Members, customers, media and others
• Manage the executive's schedule for organizational and outside charitable or other activities
• Make all travel arrangements and coordinate and schedule meetings
• Organize hospitality or other events sponsored by the company
• Track and coordinate expenses and administer the executive's office budget
• Document meetings and handle general administrative follow-up

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Typically 3+ years of experience
• Ability to work independently with judgment and discretion, collaborating with management and colleagues
• Position may require travel