Clariant · 12 hours ago
Executive Assistant to Global BU President
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expClariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, and they are seeking an Executive Assistant to provide senior-level administrative support to the Global Business Unit President and other senior executives. The role involves managing complex calendars, coordinating travel arrangements, and facilitating communication between executives and key stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
ChemicalChemical EngineeringManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Managing complex calendars, prioritizing appointments aligned with business needs, coordinating travel arrangements, on- and off-site meetings, conference calls, and management conferences, including associated logistics
Managing emails, correspondence, and calls on behalf of the executives
Keeping the executives well informed about upcoming commitments, addressing concerns, and navigating conflicting priorities by determining appropriate courses of action
Maintaining a strong sense of confidentiality and discretion about employee matters and meetings
Serving as the executives' administrative liaison between the executives and other key stakeholders, fostering smooth communication and collaboration between departments
Facilitating meetings, including agenda compilation and follow-up on action items
Producing presentation materials and compiling documents as needed
Processing expense reports and managing travel bookings
Maintaining organized files, ensuring timely and confidential access to documents
Coordinating executive outreach and external relations and liaising with other executive assistants
Contributing to the business in a helpful and professional manner while being willing to tackle many tasks
Supporting the Business Unit President, as well as Finance and Human Resources, along with related departmental activities
Leading Voluntary Counsel of Charlotte and provides back up support to Charlotte office manager, when needed
Qualification
Required
High school diploma and ideally some further education, such as college courses with a minimum of 10 years of administrative support experience, or a bachelor's degree in business administration combined with a minimum of 5 years' experience supporting C-level executives in a multinational corporate environment
Fluency in business English and a secondary language such as Spanish or Portuguese would be an asset
Mastery of the MS Office Suite and competency in contemporary office IT systems and business tools (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Webex), demonstrating a keen understanding of technology to optimize workflow efficiency
Intermediate skills in Excel would be ideal
Given the extensive global network, clear, precise communication skills with the ability to seamlessly liaise with diverse audiences of various backgrounds and cultures across different organizational levels
Exceptional organizational skills; ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail
Emotional maturity and strong interpersonal skills—you radiate positivity and willingness to go the extra mile
You will be the executive's person of trust; hence, uncompromising reliability and confidentiality are a must
Ability to handle problems calmly as they arise, coupled with robust decision-making capabilities—you take ownership of actions and deliverables with excellent follow-through skills
You are a highly resourceful team player with a forward-looking mindset, actively seeking opportunities and proposing solutions
Agility and flexibility to support a global BU president across multiple time zones with swift responses to changing priorities; the role requires flexibility in work hours and a commitment to on-site representation. While occasional remote work is possible, the primary expectation is to operate from the office
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances
Paid Holidays
PTO time with a carry-over benefit
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Program
EAP Program
Spending and Savings Accounts
Life/AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Pet Insurance
Online discount Mall
Auto/Home Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Legal Services Plan
Company
Clariant
Clariant is a chemical company that specializes in care chemicals, adsorbents, and additives.
Founded in 1995Muttenz, Basel-Landschaft, CHE
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$301.03MKey Investors
SABIC
2025-03-07Post Ipo Debt· $301.03M
2020-12-07IPO
2018-01-25Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Conrad Keijzer
CEO
Petra Weber
Head of Regulatory Portfolio Strategy
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