What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Administrator position at Freshpet?
Who We Are
At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives, that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet. IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH!
What You Will Do
The Operations Executive Administrative Professional is the primary point of contact to provide administrative support to the Operations Executives and the Operations Organization. Overall responsibilities include managing the executive team’s calendar, scheduling appointments, handling general administrative tasks, and ensuring a positive experience for all suppliers, partners, and guests.
How You Will Make An Impact
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
Employees must have the ability to perform the essential job functions identified above consistent with safety standards and practices with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work environment
The work environments characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
What We Offer
The range for this position is: $65,000 - $85,000
At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more!
Our Commitment To a Diverse Workforce
Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”).
Disclaimers
The salary range provided above is the range of the wages that we will pay for the listed position. A final determination on the wages within this range is based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to the required work location, previous work experience, skill set, and wage rates for comparable positions.
Freshpet is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Freshpet via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Freshpet. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Freshpet as a result of the referral or through other means.
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives, that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet. IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH!
What You Will Do
The Operations Executive Administrative Professional is the primary point of contact to provide administrative support to the Operations Executives and the Operations Organization. Overall responsibilities include managing the executive team’s calendar, scheduling appointments, handling general administrative tasks, and ensuring a positive experience for all suppliers, partners, and guests.
How You Will Make An Impact
- Provide administrative support handling tasks and transactions efficiently.
- Answer e-mails, as well as screening and forwarding e-mails.
- Scheduling and confirming appointments, meetings, and events.
- Arrange travel and accommodation for executives as required, prepare and submit expense reports promptly.
- Draft and prepare the executive’s correspondence and documents for meetings and other business.
- Work with other administrators to coordinate board of directors and senior management team activities, meetings, and other business.
- Greeting and assisting visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
- Perform general office duties (e.g. handling basic inquiries, sorting mail, ordering daily and infrequent office supplies, etc.).
- Maintain professionalism and a neat and organized work area.
- Manage sensitive matters with utmost confidentiality and discretion.
- Perform other tasks, as assigned
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum (2) years of experience in a similar role required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
- Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) required
- Proficient in meeting conferencing technology (e.g., Webex, Zoom, MS Teams), as well as Concur System management or other Travel and Expense systems
- Ability to handle confidential information
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Business acumen and the capability to prioritize and make sound judgment calls
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
- Sitting: Often spends long periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Lifting: May need to lift and carry supplies to transport them accordingly.
Employees must have the ability to perform the essential job functions identified above consistent with safety standards and practices with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work environment
The work environments characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
What We Offer
The range for this position is: $65,000 - $85,000
At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more!
Our Commitment To a Diverse Workforce
Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”).
Disclaimers
The salary range provided above is the range of the wages that we will pay for the listed position. A final determination on the wages within this range is based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to the required work location, previous work experience, skill set, and wage rates for comparable positions.
Freshpet is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Freshpet via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Freshpet. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Freshpet as a result of the referral or through other means.
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
Salary : $65,000 - $85,000