Martin Brower

Logistics

ExecutiveAssistanttotheCOO&VP,GlobalProjects

$110–125k Rosemont, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Logistics
Problems you'll solve

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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