Executive Assistant
Jowat Corporation
Date: 9 hours ago
City: High Point, North Carolina
Contract type: Part time
With over 100 years of corporate development and experience, Jowat is a world-wide leader in the manufacture of industrial adhesives. We have a highly motivated team of 1400 employees and are proud to provide our customers with innovative adhesive solutions in a number of markets.
Executive Assistant
We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and professional Executive Assistant to support our executive leadership team. The ideal candidate will be a master of multitasking, communication, and discretion, capable of anticipating needs and managing day-to-day administrative operations with precision and efficiency. This position is hybrid, reporting to our Archdale, NC office 2 days a week.
Your Responsibilities
About Jowat And Our Global Presence
The Jowat Group, a medium-sized, family-owned enterprise, is one of the top adhesive manufacturers around the world. Tradition and experience from over 100 years of corporate development allow us to serve as the leading company in adhesive technologies and innovations in numerous markets and areas of application. Our reputation as an innovative leader is made possible by the commitment and competence of our employees, the adhesive experts who always find the perfect solution for our customers. As a new member of the Jowat team, you will continue to advance our reputation by providing the optimal solutions to further the company’s goals.
Jowat Corporation was formed in High Point, North Carolina as a part of the global Jowat group in 1979. The High Point location serves as the headquarters for all operations in the Americas. The parent company, Jowat SE in Germany, was founded in 1919 and has a total of 6 manufacturing sites around the world.
With over 200 million pounds of adhesive produced each year, Jowat serves as one of the leading suppliers in the industry. Our products are used in a variety of applications, including woodworking, furniture manufacturing, paper and packaging, electrical, textile, automotive, and graphic art. A network of 26 sales organizations and various partners around the globe mean unparalleled service from the company. In the Americas, we employ around 225 people. Together, our talented teams drive growth in the industry through agility, collaboration, and innovation.
Executive Assistant
We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and professional Executive Assistant to support our executive leadership team. The ideal candidate will be a master of multitasking, communication, and discretion, capable of anticipating needs and managing day-to-day administrative operations with precision and efficiency. This position is hybrid, reporting to our Archdale, NC office 2 days a week.
Your Responsibilities
- Perform a wide range of administrative tasks, to include writing memos, preparing various reports and presentations for Chief Officer while utilizing SAP and MS Office Suite. Take responsibility for assigned special projects, following through until completion.
- Assist in keeping policies and procedures up to date for departments managed by Chief Officer.
- Prepare customer quotes as needed using customer relationship management system. Understand fundamentals of working with pounds, kilograms and various currencies.
- Prepare monthly commission reports for various members of the sales team.
- Assist in maintaining company organization chart.
- Prepare CO’s expense reports in SAP.
- Assist with organizing two annual conferences for the US and CA sales teams.
- Manage an executive assistant who works remotely part time for the sales department – annual assessment, manage time off requests, assign projects as needed.
- Serve as liaison between other departments as needed.
- Schedule meetings, agenda preparation and calendar management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and preferably German. Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize tasks effectively. Strong time management skills, with ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Comfortable working both independently and in a team environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport with a diverse group of individuals.
- Identify and resolve problems proactively and escalate issues when necessary.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SAP a plus.
- Several years of experience in executive support.
- 401(k) with a match
- Paid vacation
- 9 paid holidays
- Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, FSA)
- Company contribution to HSA
- Multiple company-paid insurance policies
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
About Jowat And Our Global Presence
The Jowat Group, a medium-sized, family-owned enterprise, is one of the top adhesive manufacturers around the world. Tradition and experience from over 100 years of corporate development allow us to serve as the leading company in adhesive technologies and innovations in numerous markets and areas of application. Our reputation as an innovative leader is made possible by the commitment and competence of our employees, the adhesive experts who always find the perfect solution for our customers. As a new member of the Jowat team, you will continue to advance our reputation by providing the optimal solutions to further the company’s goals.
Jowat Corporation was formed in High Point, North Carolina as a part of the global Jowat group in 1979. The High Point location serves as the headquarters for all operations in the Americas. The parent company, Jowat SE in Germany, was founded in 1919 and has a total of 6 manufacturing sites around the world.
With over 200 million pounds of adhesive produced each year, Jowat serves as one of the leading suppliers in the industry. Our products are used in a variety of applications, including woodworking, furniture manufacturing, paper and packaging, electrical, textile, automotive, and graphic art. A network of 26 sales organizations and various partners around the globe mean unparalleled service from the company. In the Americas, we employ around 225 people. Together, our talented teams drive growth in the industry through agility, collaboration, and innovation.
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