Executive Assistant, Sales

Executive Assistant, Sales

LOCATION:

Avon / Ohio (US-OH), United States | BRAND:
Bendix | REQUISITION  | JOB GRADE: 12

| ON-SITE/REMOTE:
On-site

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We're part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you'll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You'll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Title:

Executive Assistant - Sales & Marketing

Reports To:

VP, Sales & Marketing

Date Last Revised:
April 6, 2026

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for providing administrative oversite and duties for the Company's Sales & Marketing team. The candidate will provide support to team members throughout North America which includes general office as well as event planning and coordination.

Essential Functions:

* Establishes priorities for daily office activities; schedules and coordinates meetings chaired by Vice President and leadership staff at multiple locations

* Assist in maintaining Outlook schedules to coordinate on-going meetings and functions:
Board meetings, leadership team meetings, weekly conference calls, employee meetings

* Perform a variety of coordinator duties, which may be complex and confidential; greet visitors, answer telephones, take messages, respond to general questions regarding the work of the department

* Coordinate travel arrangements, both international and domestic: travel itineraries, agendas, visas, passports, documentation for foreign travel, expense reports, etc.

* Maintain contact lists and employee lists to facilitate the effectiveness of multiple locations

* Manage mail with attention to due dates and actions required

* Produce a variety of materials:
Letters, memoranda, interoffice communications, confidential presentations and reports

* Attend meetings, conferences as required:
Take meeting notes; assist in managing meetings, conferences.

* Responsible for coordination annual customer and sales meetings, approves logistic plans, venue selection, contracting, and creative services.

* Oversees negotiation of contracts for facilities, lodging, meals, travel, entertainment, security and other related activities.

* Prepares requests for national vendor bids and reviews bids for competitiveness and performance.

Knowledge:

* Proven ability to manage highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion

* Advanced knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access

Skills:

* Excellent written and oral communication skills, including superior grammar, spelling, and punctuation

* Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail, enabling efficient and effective multitasking

* Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently or with minimal supervision

* Strong team contributor with a willingness to assist others as needed

* Ability to work effectively with all levels of management, as well as external clients and vendors

Experience:

* A minimum of 5 years of experience working with executives

* Project coordination AND/OR Event Planning experience required

Education:

* Associates degree in business

Position Requirements :

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Avon, OH is $55,300-$82,900 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. Bendix is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations.

Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year.

Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the…