Gebrüder Weiss

Executive Assistant

Gebrüder Weiss  •  Wood Dale, IL (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

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In this highly visible role, you will serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership, ensurung seamless operations, effective communication, and successful execution of key business priorites.

Your profile

  • 5+ years supporting senior executives in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience managing complex calendars, travel, events, and executive communications.
  • Exceptional organizational, project management, and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to handle highly confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office Skills and strong written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Comfortable leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency and productivity.

Your Duties

  • Manage executive calendars, travel, meetings, and communications.
  • Coordinate leadership meetings, presentations, reports, and follow-up actions.
  • Plan and execute executive events, customer meetings, and company functions.
  • Support strategic projects, legal documentation, and confidential business matters.
  • Partner with leaders across the organization to ensure priorities are executied effectively.

What we offer

We offer competitive benefits, birthday leave, and a collaborative, people-first environment where employees are empowered to make an impact and enjoy coming to work everyday.

Benefits

Discounts,Flexible work,401(K) Plan,Tuition Reimbursement,Development,Health offers,Events,Benefits Package

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  • Gebrüder Weiss is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by federal, state or local law.
Gebrüder Weiss

About Gebrüder Weiss

With more than 8,600 employees, 180 company-owned locations and an annual revenue of 2.71 billion euros in 2024, Gebrüder Weiss ranks among Europe's leading transport and logistics companies.

In addition to its core business of land transport, air & sea freight, and logistics, the company operates a number of highly specialized industry solutions and subsidiaries under the umbrella of Gebrüder Weiss Holding AG, based in Lauterach (Austria) – including the logistics consultancy firm x|vise, tectraxx (industry specialist for hi-tech businesses), dicall (communications solutions, market research, training), Rail Cargo (railway transports), and the Gebrüder Weiss parcel service GWP, co-shareholder of the Austrian company DPD. This bundling of services allows the corporate group to respond to customer needs quickly and flexibly.

Today, having implemented a variety of environmental, economic and social initiatives, the family-run company with a 500-year history is also considered a pioneer in sustainable business practices.

Career at Gebrüder Weiss

Gebrüder Weiss offers its employees the unique atmosphere of a company operating worldwide, which has managed to preserve the spirit of a family-run business. Internal trainings and further education programmes strengthen the positive work atmosphere at GW. Whether as trainee, specialist or manager: GW offers room for every career.

Find further information about working at GW here: https://www.gw-world.com/career

Imprint: https://www.gw-world.com/imprint/

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Lauterach, AT
Year Founded
1823
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