Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant 3 at Miller Knoll

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Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Miller Knoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Miller Knoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

At Miller Knoll, our unique culture represents the collective attitudes, ideas, and experiences of the people who work here. We focus on protecting the environment, impacting our communities, exceeding the expectations of our customers through high‑quality products, and championing diversity in all areas of the business. Design for the good of humankind.

Miller Knoll is a globally recognized provider of furnishings and related technologies and services. Headquartered in West Michigan, we have relied on innovative design for over 100 years to solve problems for people wherever they work, live, learn, and heal.

The Executive Office Support Team exists to solve problems before people even know that problems exist! A network of dynamic, driven, and business‑oriented people who operate with very little direction and high levels of autonomy, to support the senior team here at Miller Knoll.

You will support members of our executive leadership team, including the President of Global Retail business and Chief Strategy & Technology Officer, plus members of their leadership team.

Managing and assuming responsibility for executives’ agendas, effectively and proactively prioritizing on behalf of the Executive. Identifying and managing the right priorities and processes to ensure seamless execution of the day‑to‑day running of the business.

You’ll manage projects, make decisions, give guidance, book travel, process expenses, schedule meetings, track actions & deliverables, develop presentations, build itineraries, craft communications, and generally keep up with the fast pace of our most senior people. The opportunity may also present itself to potentially support additional executive leadership.

You’ll be surrounded by a group of smart, team‑oriented colleagues who are dedicated to making each other better – key success factors for being a part of this team include your openness to learn, understand, and collaborate. Also, you’ll be an active participant in office life at the HQ for the Global Retail business, based in Stamford, CT.

You’ll be a critical part of the team – strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when under pressure. You’ll see around corners – always looking ahead and anticipating change. You’ll triage well – professional, diplomatic, perceptive, and practical, and you know when to ask for help. You’ll flex when needed – whatever it takes. You’ll create and build collaborative working relationships – from the bottom to the top and all the way across our organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years administrative support, business analyst, and/or customer service experience.
• 3+ years of experience supporting executive‑level positions or equivalent.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent personal computer skills and knowledge of office automation software and communication tools currently used in the Miller Knoll office environment.
• Experience in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of Retail Seasonal Calendars and development cycles preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously in time‑critical situations, with an ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible in conducting work activities under continually changing schedules, business conditions, and priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to demonstrate high levels of integrity, influence and serve as a trusted confidant.
• Ability and willingness to flex to support other executive leadership as…