Executive Sales Assistant

Grainger

. Manage the business leader’s calendar through strategic scheduling, meeting coordination, and proactive time management .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeLake Forest • Illinois • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $28 - $37 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing complex administrative tasks, supporting senior management, and improving operational efficiency. Proficient in strategic scheduling, communication, and maintaining organizational resources.

Highest-signal resume keywords

7+ Years Supporting Senior ManagementOperational Efficiency ImprovementComplex Administrative Detail ManagementEffective Written and Verbal CommunicationReporting Automation Tools Experience

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Hard Skills

Calendar ManagementMeeting CoordinationDocument ProofreadingAgenda CreationContent PreparationTravel ArrangementsBudget ManagementOnboarding and Offboarding SupportProcess ImprovementTime Management

Soft Skills

Anticipatory ApproachFlexibilityProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft TeamsSharePointReporting Automation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma/GEDBachelor's Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Business OperationsC-Suite SupportAdministrative SupportLogistics CoordinationInternal Communications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the business leader’s calendar through strategic scheduling, meeting coordination, and proactive time management
Partner with the leader to anticipate challenges and drive solutions and process improvements
Coordinate meeting logistics, including agenda creation, content preparation, note-taking, and follow-up actions
Oversee domestic and international travel arrangements and related documentation and logistics
Compose, edit, and distribute reports, presentations, and internal communications
Maintain department resources, supplies, budgets, and digital platforms such as Teams and SharePoint
Support onboarding and offboarding, participate in projects, and provide backup for administrative peers
Adapt to evolving business needs, including in-office presence, shifting team support, and occasional overtime

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of previous experience supporting senior management or C-Suite leaders
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Experience communicating essential information concisely, both in writing and verbally
Ability to proofread documents for correct grammar, spelling and punctuation
Anticipatory approach and experience managing complex administrative details
Ability to determine the best approach/action in non-routine situations
Detailed knowledge of business operations, organizations and relationships involved at various management levels
3+ years of experience improving operational efficiency
Ability to learn multiple software programs
Reporting automation tools experience helpful
Availability for 10% of traveling yearly
Flexibility for in-office presence, shifting team support, and occasional overtime

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one
6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist
18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees
6 company holidays per year
6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, with no employee contribution required
Employee discounts
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan refinancing
Free access to financial counseling, education, and tools
Maternity support programs
Nursing benefits
Up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents
Up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents