Timberland: Executive Administrative Assistant

About the role

At Timberland, we're a force of nature. We're a team that steps outside, works hard together, and moves the world forward. The brand is widely recognized as the arbiter of boot culture. With a rich heritage of craftsmanship and an eye toward the future, Timberland has a decades-long commitment to make products responsibly, protect the outdoors, and build community.

So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us - our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with an team of fun, adventure-loving people, Timberland just may be the place for you.

Executive Administrative Assistant

What will you do?

A day in the life of an Executive Administrative Assistant at Timberland looks a little like this.

This role sits at the heart of Timberland's Marketing, Merchandising, and Design leadership team. You will provide high-level administrative support to three senior executives; keeping them organized, connected, and focused on what matters most. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, you will also support the Vice President of Global Merchandising and the Vice President of Global Design.

Let's break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

• Keep the calendars moving - You'll coordinate a high volume of meetings and schedules on behalf of your assigned executives, and plan team events ranging from small gatherings to large off-site meetings.
• Be the bridge - You'll proactively communicate with internal and external contacts on behalf of your executives, handling confidential and sensitive business information with discretion and professionalism.
• Own travel logistics end-to-end - You'll organize all international and domestic travel arrangements, build detailed itineraries, process travel visas as needed, and manage expense reports and corporate card payments.
• Bring presentations to life - You'll create and edit key business presentations, reports, and calendars that keep leadership informed and ready.
• Support special projects - You'll assist with research, data gathering, and dissemination as part of broader special projects and assignments.
• Keep things running smoothly - You'll handle various administrative tasks including preparing communications, managing shipments and deliveries, and routing all requests to your assigned executives.
• Manage the department's finances - You'll oversee the department budget, generate purchase orders, process invoices, and order supplies and product samples.

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you'll need to succeed and excel. An associate degree or equivalent and related experience is required for this position.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are

• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Advanced administrative support experience supporting multiple leaders in a fast-paced environment
• Prior experience with international travel arrangements, including processing visas
• Strong organization and prioritization skills with a high attention to detail
• A service mindset: proactive, anticipatory, and action-oriented
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
• Strong computer skills using MS Office

Please note: This role requires the ability to work extended or flexible hours when needed, and the ability to bend, lift, open, and move products and related office items up to 25 pounds.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

Hiring Range: $28.80 USD - $36.00 USD per hour

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

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