Full-Time

Executive Assistant

Posted on 5/9/2026

Miele

Miele

5,001-10,000 employees

Compensation Overview

$75k - $85k/yr

+ Bonus

Princeton, NJ, USA

In Person

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance (2)
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Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • A minimum of 5 years supporting senior executives (VP/C-suite preferred)
  • Proven ability to operate as a strategic partner
  • Strong business acumen
  • Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • High level of discretion handling confidential information
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Experience managing projects or initiatives end-to-end
  • Anticipatory mindset
  • Strong prioritization and decision-making ability
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced environments
  • Executive presence
  • Continuous improvement mindset
Responsibilities
  • Manage complex calendars, priorities, and scheduling with a focus on maximizing executive effectiveness
  • General office tasks as needed
  • Coordinate domestic/international travel, agendas, and logistics
  • Prepare high-quality briefing materials, presentations, and reports
  • Serve as a gatekeeper and liaison for internal and external stakeholders
  • Act as an extension of the executive in meetings, follow-ups, and decision tracking
  • Drive key initiatives, ensuring accountability and execution across teams
  • Support strategic planning cycles, including goal tracking and business reviews
  • Conduct research, synthesize insights, and provide recommendations to inform decisions
  • Manage cross-functional projects and special initiatives
  • Oversee communications, ensuring alignment across leadership and teams
  • Represent the executive with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
  • Facilitate communication and alignment across multiple stakeholders

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Gütersloh, Germany

Founded

1899

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Opelika plant achieved 10,000 units in first year, validating North American production strategy.
  • Smart cookware integration drives recurring revenue through digital services beyond hardware.
  • Compact living trend positions Miele as lifestyle curator for space-constrained urban markets.

What critics are saying

  • Opelika plant operates at 87% idle capacity, threatening $657.7M investment ROI.
  • Compact living concepts cannibalize high-margin built-in appliance sales from Opelika production.
  • Hettich supply disruption halts integrated kitchen solutions, fragmenting co-creator positioning.

What makes Miele unique

  • AI-powered CulinaryCoach and M Sense cookware create proprietary smart cooking ecosystem.
  • Compact Living partnership with Hettich addresses urban space constraints through modular design.
  • MOVE Connect digital platform expands into B2B commercial laundry software services.

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Benefits

Employee Discounts

Wellness Program

Professional Development Budget

Training Programs

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Gym Membership

Employee Discounts

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