Your new companyYou'll be joining an ambitious and rapidly expanding organisation which is experiencing an exciting period of growth. They specialise in commercial grounds maintenance and gardening services, branching into new avenues. As such, they are looking to grow their management team and have opened up a brand-new vacancy for a skilled and strategic Executive Assistant.Your new roleYou'll be taking a strategic lead on operational functions, getting involved in high-level decision-making, as well as having a hands-on approach to daily administrative tasks. Some of the key tasks and responsibilities include;
1. Collaborating with internal stakeholders to streamline operations and improve processes.
2. Assisting the Managing Director with various daily tasks and projects, ensuring deadlines are met.
3. Liaising with suppliers to negotiate the best prices for materials and services and conduct research to make cost-saving recommendations - building and maintaining long-term relationships with them.
4. Maintaining their pricing spreadsheets, accurately updating when required.
5. Providing the Managing Director with relevant data from QuickBooks to support in decision-making.
6. Assisting the Managing Director with making informed, strategic decisions.
7. Preparing weekly/monthly P&L reports.
8. General administration, scheduling, and taking calls.
9. Diary and mailbox management.