Ref #: CUS.EXAS1
Position: Executive Assistant
Reporting to: President

Job Summary

kostklip® is an innovative, customer-focused manufacturer of shelf edge marketing products.  A privately owned company that started in 1968 kostklip® has grown to be one of North America's leading designers and manufacturers of shelf edge labeling products for retailers, agencies, printers, display and consumer packaged goods companies.  kostklip® provides tools to maximize branding and enhance the in-store shopping experience.

kostklip® offers a hard working, team oriented, fast-paced environment.  This is a career opportunity, as the selected candidate will be expected to grow with the job and take on new challenges.

The candidate will be required to support the President  & CEO, providing Executive level administrative support in areas including project bidding and company planning initiatives.  Excellent communication skills are necessary as this position requires a high level of involvement in documenting and supporting key projects and requires the ability to work with an experienced management team.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities shall include but not be limited to:

• Smooth administration and operation of the Executive office

• Prepare and distribute accurate and timely Minutes & Agendas for major retail projects

• Support business correspondence needs of the President & CEO

• Schedule and maintain calendar of appointments, meetings, travel itineraries and coordinate related arrangements

• Participate in preparation of RFP/RFQ responses to large retailer customers

• Manage and maintain Employment postings

• Assist with maintaining the CRM system for accuracy

• Ability and willingness to be cross trained to provide support to Client Services when required

• Build and develop strong working relationships with multiple departments within the company

Qualifications

• You must have 5+ years experience as an Executive Assistant, with preference given to applicants with solid knowledge & expertise in the manufacturing sector

• You have a naturally inquisitive nature and seek to solve problems and develop systems

• Have demonstrated experience in executing independent project work, analyzing reports and gathering information

• Must work well both independently and as part of a team

• Strong computer skills and detailed knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint a requirement

• Experience in Project Management support an asset

• Effective at planning and organizing workflow for oneself and supporting senior management in meeting their goals

• Strong internal & external communication skills, both written and spoken

• A university or college degree in a related discipline would be an asset

• Required skills are; professionalism, confidentiality, integrity and attention to detail

• Will work closely with Outside Sales, Finance, Marketing, Production and Logistics departments

To apply:  You must reference job posting CUS.EXAS1 in your email or fax subject line and submit your application in MS Word (.doc) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format to jobs@kostklip.com or fax to 604-468-1132.

Ensure you have stated your compensation expectations in your cover letter and attach it. Only resumes with cover letters that clearly illustrate why you meet the above requirements will be considered. No phone calls please.

Only those short-listed for interviews will be contacted. Position is subject to change and will grow with candidate’s ability.