Columbia Sportswear, Inc.:
Marketing Executive Assistant Job in Burlington, VT

OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.

At Columbia, were as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, were proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground.

Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: Its perfect. Now make it better. As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving.

We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.

And we believe in you.


ABOUT THE POSITION

The Columbia Sportswear Marketing team is a strategic function that represents the heart and soul of the brand. The team protects and nurtures the Columbia brand and its heritage, while being deeply connected to consumers to serve them, today and into the future. We craft the voice, look and feel of the Columbia brand on all outbound consumer facing communication, and are responsible for how we attract, engage and retain consumers. Our ultimate goal is to unlock the outdoors for everyone through our amazing products and marketing initiatives.

Columbia is looking for an Executive Assistant to provide confidential administrative support to the CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) of the Columbia brand. This role will be vital in handling a broad scope of confidential and proprietary information, managing office matters like scheduling and offsites, which allow the teams to run like a well-oiled machine. The role will also involve working on special projects as assigned.


HOWYOULLMAKE A DIFFERENCE
Provides analytical and specialized administrative support to the CMO. Performs critical and confidential administrative duties and coordinates the production of correspondence and work projects for the CMO and her team.

Screens incoming communications and messaging to best assist and coordinate meetings, calls, and in person appointments. Evaluates the relative importance of each and handles appropriately.

Composes letters and reports from verbal instructions. Attends meetings as needed to scribe notes for distribution and record keeping.

Schedules appointments and coordinates calendars. Keeps Outlook and contact lists updated and synced to always ensure efficiency and access for the leaders.

Provides administrative and project management support for the brand marketing team.

Coordinates onsite and offsite meetings (large and small) including attendees, facility, equipment needs, catering, etc.

Coordinates travel arrangements, hotel and car accommodations, and planning of itineraries.

Enters expense reports in a timely manner for leadership team.

Develops office procedures and organizational/operating systems, as necessary.

Maintains follow-up on action required.

Maintains positive open lines of communication with all Columbia Sportswear management, staff and other departments in order to contribute to the smooth flow of information and efficient operation of the organization.

Assists and collaborates with other Executive Assistants.

You will be the glue that binds this team together.



YOU ARE
Well versed in customer service, inter-personal, and verbal/written communication.

Skilled in solving problems, making decisions, operating independently and with discretion, and working effectively under pressure.

Able to use the telephone, computer hardware/software including keyboard, type, sit and stand for extended periods of time.

Able to react quickly to shifting priorities.

A change maker, who is accountable and proud of your work and contributions to the organization.

Able to read, write, and speak English.



YOUHAVE
Minimum of five years experience in an Administrative Assistant position with increasing responsibility.

Experience supporting multiple executives at a time.

Associates degree in business or related area preferred.

Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Strong organizational skills.



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Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we've been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing.


This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.


At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CSC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.