BlueLinx Co. Looking for Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer at Marietta, Georgia Full Time

BlueLinx is looking for an Executive Assistant for the CEO. The Executive Assistant to the CEO is responsible for providing comprehensive support to the CEO and Board of Directors. Provides a broad range of administrative support activities (including coordinating schedules/calendars, making travel arrangements, maintaining files, preparing special/various communications, reports, and memos, and providing customer service to people within & outside of the department/organization.

BlueLinx (NYSE: BXC) is a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of residential and commercial building products with both branded and private-label SKUs across product categories such as lumber, panels, engineered wood, siding, millwork, and industrial products. With a strong market position, broad geographic coverage footprint servicing 50 states, and the strength of a locally focused sales force, we distribute our comprehensive range of products to approximately 15,000 customers including national home centers, pro dealers, cooperatives, specialty distributors, regional and local dealers and industrial manufacturers. BlueLinx provides a wide range of value-added services and solutions to our customers and suppliers.

Requirements:

• Works closely with the CEO and keeps him informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up as appropriate.
• Proactively anticipates CEO needs and consistently remains two steps ahead.
• Manages extremely busy calendar(s) and coordinates events, meetings, and frequently changing travel plans and related logistics.
• Prioritizes inquiries and requests , while resolving conflicts; make judgments and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements.
• Manages sensitive matters with a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Handles critical communications in partnership with key stakeholder(s).
• Assists in the preparation of PowerPoint presentations; prepares/edits business correspondence and prepares reports (including expense reports) as required.
• Manages delegation and reprioritization of tasks and activities.
• Collaborates and coordinates with other departments and teams.
• Provides executive outreach and possesses strong relationship management skills (internal/external).
• Prioritizes time-sensitive tasks and coordinates/manages ad hoc projects while maintaining regular workflow .

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; higher education a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in supporting one or more executives.
• 5+ years supporting a senior level executive – C suite experience
• Exceptional administrative support skills and basic understanding of business needs.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Experience with tracking and monitoring the progress of the CEO’s commitments, goals, projects, tasks, and deadlines .
• Ability to multi-task efficiently, detail-oriented, and flexible.
• Possesses excellent project management skills.
• Ability to always maintain confidentiality, exercise good judgment and anticipate the needs of the CEO.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience setting up systemized processes.
• Ability to simplify and reduce complexities as much as possible.
• Ability to stand in for the CEO during non-critical meetings.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer software

Other details

Job Family Administrative Support
Job Function Administrative Support
Pay Type Salary