Sr. Executive Assistant

Sr. Executive Assistant to Owner

A Great Opportunity in a Successful and Growing Company!

Holiday Bright Lights (HBL) has been supplying holiday lighting products for over a decade.  As our company evolves each year, we still have our core beliefs of providing quality holiday lighting products – while we continue to innovate products for the future. 

HBL is looking for a highly capable, business-minded Senior Executive Assistant to serve as a trusted partner to the owner of a privately held company. This role requires strong judgment, operational awareness, and the ability to anticipate needs, manage priorities, and ensure the smooth execution of both executive and select personal commitments.

Responsibilities:

• Strategically manage the owner’s calendar, priorities and time to align with business objectives
• Coordinate and prepare for meetings, events, trade shows and key appointments, ensuring all parties are informed and prepared
• Act as a point of coordination between the owner and internal teams, vendors and external partners to drive follow-through and accountability
• Anticipate business needs, identify potential issues and proactively solve problems before they arise
• Manage executive travel and logistics with attention to efficiency and detail
• Provide personal support related to personal appointment scheduling, travel and family logistics as needed

What We are Looking For:

• 7+ years of experience supporting a senior executive, founder or business owner
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand priorities and context
• Exceptional organizational, communication and problem-solving skills
• High level of discretion, professionalism and sound judgment
• Comfortable operating independently and making decisions within scope
• Experience interacting with senior leaders and external stakeholders
• Ability to work full-time in-office in Glenview, IL
• Flexibility to work outside standard office hours