Business Manager/Executive Assistant to VP of Commercial Retail

We are looking for a responsible Business Manager/Executive Assistant to provide executive, administrative, and development support to the Vice President of Commercial Retail. The Executive Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the VP of Commercial Retail. The Executive Assistant serves as a liaison to management teams; organizes and coordinates executive outreach and external relations efforts; and oversees special projects. You will need to act proactively while being trained to become a leader and critical thinker, ready to solve problems before they become obstacles. The goal is to help VP attain objectives of productivity and employee satisfaction. The holder of this position will have the opportunity to move to a high responsibility/ leadership role in the retail organization.

Maximize the productivity of VP of Commercial Retail:

• Provide a bridge for smooth communication between the VP and internal departments, and help in live translation during the meetings.
• Assist the Vice President with daily administrative duties and completes a broad variety of administrative tasks that include managing an active calendar of appointments; completing expense reports; composing and preparing correspondence; arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries and agendas and compiling documents for meetings; compiling and organizing data for special reports, and sending correspondence on behalf of the VP using the VP's "voice."
• Perform special projects as directed by the Vice President, including the review, research, summarization or analysis of information
• Build cross-functional internal relationships, representing the office of the VP, including partnering closely with other Director level leaders.
• Screen contracts & other documents, make brief and coordinate with related departments.
• Produce and translate reports, presentations and briefs when necessary.
• Can gather collective information and provide insights or advice to some degrees to help the VP with decision making process.