Adidas Hiring for Executive Assistant at Portland, OR Full Time

Adidas

Executive Assistant

Portland

Full time

Industry

Retail

Date posted

August 18, 2021

Starting Date

August 17, 2021

Preferred Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Time Management

Working Under Pressure

Initiative-taking

Problem-solving

Level of Education

Bachelors

Adidas

Adidas AG (German pronunciation: [ˈadiˌdas]) (stylized as ɑdidɑs since 1949) is a multinational corporation, founded and headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, that designs and manufactures shoes, clothing and accessories. It is the largest sportswear manufacturer in Europe, and the second largest in the world, after Nike. It is the holding company for the Adidas Group, which consists of the Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade golf company (including Ashworth), Runtastic, an Austrian fitness technology company, and 8.33% of Bayern Munich, the football club. Adidas’ revenue for 2016 was listed at €19.29 billion. The company was started by Adolf Dassler in his mother’s house; he was joined by his elder brother Rudolf in 1924 under the name Dassler Brothers Shoe Factory. Dassler assisted in the development of spiked running shoes (spikes) for multiple athletic events. To enhance the quality of spiked athletic footwear, he transitioned from a previous model of heavy metal spikes to utilising canvas and rubber.

Job Summary

Performs administrative duties for the management team, primarily focused on executive leadership support. Also supports the day-to-day administrative operations on behalf of the department.

What you’ll do

• Communicate effectively by telephone, in person, via e-mail, and as required to positively reflect the goals of the department and the best interests of the executive(s).
• Manage the executive calendar, helping to prioritize meetings and competing demands on executive availability
• Establish and perform practices that accurately maintain records/files and efficiently process information.
• Support smooth departmental operation during executive(s)’s absence. Maintain communication with the executive(s) during periods of travel, prioritize communication, provide information, and facilitate or make timely decisions as knowledge permits.
• Ensure effective communications are established and maintained between the executive(s) and Adidas departments and facilities.
• Perform research for special assignments and prepare PowerPoint or other presentations that reflect professionally the intent of the Executive(s)
• Plan meetings, including but not limited to, arrangements for facilities, catering, AV equipment, agendas, scheduling materials preparation, and other related service.
• Perform day-to-day administrative support services, meeting schedules and facilitation, travel arrangements, shipping, expense reports, and other services.
• Collect, sort, and prioritize daily mail and correspondence for Executive(s); responding when appropriate.
• Order and maintain supplies and equipment.

Code and route invoices for signature and timely payment.

What we’re looking for

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to work independently on projects and administration, applying appropriate administrative expertise and decision-making
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment while working under tight deadlines
• Excellent computer skills, including but not limited to, MS Word, Ariba, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS PowerPoint.
• Ability to make recommendations that effectively resolve problems by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation, and state and federal law.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four year College or University degree and
• Minimum three (3) years related senior-level administrative experience
• Combination of education and experience may be substituted for a degree