Executive Assistant

About Us

As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand.  Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service. 

We are seeking an Executive Assistant to join the team. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it is a great time to join the STIHL team! 

Why You’ll Love Working at STIHL: 

• Competitive pay with multiple bonus opportunities and potential for annual merit increases 
• Excellent health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center for employees and eligible family members 
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability 
• Robust retirement offerings including: 
• A fully vested Pension Plan after 5 years 
• A 401(k) with generous employer match 
• Paid time off including Vacation, Sick Time, and 11 Paid Holidays 
• A strong culture of stability, community, and innovation 

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Composes correspondence of a general business nature or composes from marginal notes and verbal instruction, the nature of which is frequently highly confidential, involving financial, legal, technical and other business terminology.
• Receives, screens, and relays telephone calls and places outgoing calls.  Plans, coordinates, and attends specified meetings and events on behalf of executive; arranges meeting and conference schedules as directed and notifies participants.
• Manages and maintains appointment agenda and keeps executive informed as to commitments.  Organizes, maintains and assumes responsibilities for executive's documents, files and records.
• Plans, coordinates and expedites the completion of assigned administrative projects, events, workshops and business meetings. May perform translations of German language documents to English, depending on assignment.
• Arranges executive travel itinerary and when necessary makes contact with traveling executive on important or urgent matters.  Prepares conference agenda and materials to include reports, files, records, etc. 
• Coordinates and manages visitor access to the plant with Security and others as needed.
• Coordinates agendas, local travel arrangements, and invoice management for Executive level visitors.
• Office Management for immediate office area.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Specifications

• Bachelor's degree
• German proficiency required.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams and Outlook, and Adobe.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible schedule based on business needs and Executive calendar.
• 5-7 years related work experience.