Martin Brower
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ExecutiveAssistanttotheCOO&VP,GlobalProjects
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“Executive Assistant to the COO & VP, Global Projects at Martin Brower. Skills: Executive support, Global coordination, Scheduling complexity. Manage COO's complex calendar. Optimize COO's calendar”
Industry & Context.
Scheduling challenges
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Support senior executives, Manage complex calendars, Manage international travel, Manage competing priorities, Organizational skills, Attention to detail, Commitment to follow-through, Operate independently, Exercise sound judgment, Understand business objectives intersection, Communication skills, Interact with senior leaders, Interact with stakeholders, Professionalism, Discretion, Confidentiality, Collaborative working style, Partner with other EAs, Partner with cross-functional teams, Comfort utilizing technology, Comfort using productivity tools, Comfort using AI
What You'll Do.
Manage COO's complex calendar
Optimize COO's calendar
Coordinate internal meetings
Coordinate external meetings
Resolve scheduling conflicts
Make decisions impacting business
Maintain visibility into engagements
Support effective follow-through
Serve as trusted gatekeeper
Manage domestic travel
Manage international travel
Plan travel logistics
Coordinate leadership meetings
Coordinate executive team gatherings
Coordinate business events
Prepare meeting materials
Prepare meeting information
Support VP Global Projects
Provide calendar support
Provide travel support
Provide administrative support
Coordinate activities across executives
Ensure efficient time use
Manage expense reporting
Follow-through administrative tasks
Coordinate executive meetings
Coordinate leadership activities
Coordinate company initiatives
Leverage technology for efficiency
Leverage productivity tools for efficiency
Leverage AI for efficiency
Improve communication
Improve administrative efficiency
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Executive leaders; Business partners; Internal stakeholders; Other executive assistants; Cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Executive communication
Full Job Description
## Description Company: Martin Brower Location: Rosemont, IL (4 days in office; Fridays typically remote) Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (with support responsibilities also to the VP, Global Projects) ## About Martin Brower Martin Brower is a global supply chain leader and a critical partner to some of the world’s most recognized brands. The company is part of Reyes Holdings, the sixth largest privately held company in the United States, with more than $40 billion in annual revenue. Operating across more than 18 countries with approximately 14,000 employees worldwide, Martin Brower plays a central role in supporting complex food distribution and logistics operations. The organization is known for its strong culture, collaborative leadership team, and commitment to operational excellence. ## The Opportunity Martin Brower is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support Chief Operating Officer Yves-Marie and provide additional support to the Vice President, Global Projects, while partnering closely with other executive leaders as needed. This role sits at the center of a highly complex global operation and is responsible for ensuring executive priorities, meetings, travel, and communications are coordinated effectively across multiple markets and time zones. While many executive assistant roles focus primarily on calendar management and logistics, success in this position requires a deeper understanding of how leaders, projects, stakeholders, and business priorities intersect. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted partner who helps ensure executives remain focused on the organization's highest priorities while coordinating the many moving pieces that support a global leadership team. This role is particularly well suited for someone who enjoys solving complex scheduling challenges, managing competing priorities, and operating in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. ## Working Style of the COO Yves-Marie operates in a highly global en
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