Assistant To The Ceo

WHO WE ARE

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic and innovative team that is revolutionizing the way people make informed decisions about the products they are shopping for? The Desire Company is seeking a talented Retail Media Network Sales Specialist to join our growing team. As a company that matches brands with industry experts to create conversion-driving product education content, we are on an exciting trajectory of growth, with plans to expand our team by over 200% by the end of 2023 following a successful Series A round of funding.

If you've ever imagined what it would be like to work in a startup during its exhilarating growth phase, picture yourself alongside a group of passionate, intelligent, and talented individuals, all collaborating to achieve ambitious goals and create a meaningful impact in the world. Operating remotely across six different states, we foster a culture of innovation, moving swiftly and purposefully to bring truth and integrity to product reviews in a very innovative manner (if we do say so ourselves).

At the core of our company lies our extraordinary community of experts. Imagine working alongside Lady Gaga's Dance Captain, Pink's makeup artist, Rihanna's backup dancer, Jennifer Anniston's Pilates teacher, Charlize Theron's stylist, NFL Players, top chefs, artists, and many more, all sharing their wisdom, experience, and knowledge through honest product reviews, how-tos, and classes.

Beyond the opportunity to collaborate with remarkable individuals, the work we do is truly significant. By partnering with professionals rather than influencers, we empower people to make informed decisions rather than being influenced. We collaborate with some of the world's leading brands and retailers, revolutionizing the way people access the information they need to make confident choices about the products they purchase. And if that wasn’t enough, we are committed to making The Desire Company an exceptional place to work, a place where we value our employees and recognize the invaluable contributions each and every person makes to our success.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Desire Company is hiring an Executive Assistant to the CEO. The top job responsibility is to stay five steps ahead of the CEO, tracking all of the administrative details, and clearing the path for him to make his greatest contribution to our business. The Executive Assistant will be a key asset to the CEO by anticipating needs at an exceptionally high level, allowing him to develop vision and strategy for all aspects of The Desire Company so that we can reach our yearly goals.

While repetitive tasks are certainly part of this position, the tasks assigned can vary from week to week based on the CEO’s needs and the needs of business. We are looking for someone who wants to grow here and have access to every aspect of the business. If you are looking for a career executive assistant role, this probably isn’t for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the administrative functions for the CEO and potentially the COO: calendar management, travel arrangements, expense reports, gatekeeping, small event coordination, etc.
• Plan events for clients and investors, and stay plugged in to the Chicago event scene to decide what events the CEO will attend
• Coordinate material prep for use in meetings, conferences, speaking engagements, etc.
• Complete assigned special projects and ensure high quality deliverables within established timeframes
• Maintain documentation with appropriate safeguarding of confidential or proprietary information
• Consistently have a pulse on the company to assist the CEO with prioritization
• Coordinate Board meetings: schedule, venue, logistics, etc.
• Stay current on all activities/commitments of the Leadership team

REQUIREMENTS

• Exceptional written and oral communication, planning, time management and organizational skills with a high attention to detail
• Strong gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, and Sheets skills
• Poised, articulate, responsive, and professional, but knows how to have fun too!
• Flexibility and availability after hours for one-off requests
• 2 years experience with calendar management, travel coordination, expense reports, maintaining schedules, planning and coordinating events
• Terrific work ethic with a positive, get-it-done attitude