Executive Assistant to CEO

Overview

About EXPR

EXPR is a multi-brand fashion retailer whose portfolio includes Express, Bonobos and UpWest. The Company operates an omnichannel platform as well as physical and online stores. Grounded in a belief that style, quality and value should all be found in one place, Express is a brand with a purpose - We Create Confidence. We Inspire Self-Expression. - powered by a styling community. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for exceptional fit and an innovative retail model. UpWest is an apparel, accessories and home goods brand with a purpose to Provide Comfort for People & Planet.

The Company has over 530 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, the Express.com online store and the Express mobile app; over 60 Bonobos Guideshop locations and the Bonobos.com online store; and 13 UpWest retail stores and the UpWest.com online store. EXPR is traded on the NYSE under the symbol EXPR. For more information about our Company, please vis it www.express.com/investor and for more information about our brands, please visit www.express.com , www.bonobos.com or www.upwest.com .

Responsibilities

The Executive Assistant to CEO is responsible for providing exceptional, comprehensive administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board. The Executive Assistant to CEO is an invaluable partner and support to the CEO who counts on him/her to be efficient and detail oriented; to look ahead, anticipate needs and connect dots; to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels; and demonstrate a positive, solution-oriented mindset.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Plan and manage workload with the highest regard for key priorities, deadlines, and best practices
  • Effectively manage CEO's professional and personal calendars, ensuring that scheduling priorities reflect strategic and business priorities, and demonstrating flexibility as meetings and priorities shift
  • Organize content and manage timely flow of information to senior executives and/or Board members
  • Maintain complete, up to date physical and electronic files for CEO
  • Coordinate and communicate with a number of internal and external resources to help the CEO maintain smooth, timely work-flow
  • Arrange and confirm CEO's travel including booking of flights, hotels, transportation, meals, etc.
  • Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality with all materials and information
  • Take on special projects as assigned
  • Budget management and tracking including reconciling invoices
  • Board of Director Management including logistics & travel, food and printed materials
  • Coordinate entire administrative team for EXPR including overseeing duties and support

Required Experience & Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree, additional years of experience considered in lieu of degree
  • 7+ years of successful administrative experience, previous experience with a senior executive

Critical Skills & Attributes:
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and aptitude to learn new software and systems
  • Ability to effective juggle multiple projects, priorities and deadlines
  • Solid time management practices
  • Natural problem solver with a positive, solution-oriented mindset
  • Flexible, adaptable and resourceful
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written an verbal)
  • Able to take initiative where appropriate and ask for guidance or clarification where needed


Closing

An equal opportunity employer, EXPR does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. EXPR only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. EXPR is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a listed job position, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to AssociateRelations@Express.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notification to Agencies : Please note that EXPR does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, EXPR will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.