Job Description

Inside the Role

The Executive Assistant of Marketing provides high-level administrative support to the General Manager of Marketing and Strategy while assisting four Marketing Directors with scheduling and travel coordination. This role is critical to the effectiveness of the marketing leadership team and requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-moving, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate thrives in a creative, collaborative setting and partners closely with leaders managing multiple initiatives, campaigns, and stakeholders.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a startinghourlyrange of $27.88-$36.05Hr.USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience​

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Benefits include 401k company contribution with company match up to 8% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays;8 weekspaid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.

What You Drive at DTNA 

• Serve as the primary administrative partner to the General Manager of Marketing and Strategy, supporting day-to-day operational and administrative needs.
• Provide scheduling support for four additional Marketing Directors, ensuring efficient coordination across calendars and time zones.
• Manage a complex and dynamic calendar, cross-functional meetings, vendor calls, and leadership forums.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including itineraries, accommodations, agendas, and expense reports.
• Prepare and organize meeting materials, including agendas, deck coordination, and briefing notes.
• Act as a key point of contact between the Marketing Director(s) and internal partners.
• Maintain discretion while handling confidential business information.
• Anticipate scheduling conflicts around key projects and events, offering proactive solutions.

• Assist with travel planning as requested, aligned with business priorities and company travel policies.
• Support planning and coordination for leadership meetings, offsites, and events.
• Help maintain organization and consistency across marketing leadership.

Knowledge You Should Bring 

• 3+ years of experience supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced corporate environment or an Associates Degree + 1 year experience or a Bachelors Degree
• Proven experience managing complex calendars and travel for multiple people.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage frequent changes and competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and emotional intelligence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Comfortable working independently while partnering closely with executive leaders.
• An attached resume is required.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have 

• Experience supporting Marketing or Communications teams.
• Familiarity with deadline-oriented environments.
• Experience coordinating meetings involving cross-functional or external partners.

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.