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.

• 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

• 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