Executive Enablement Assistant

Job Description:

If you are an experienced executive support professional looking for an opportunity to partner with senior leaders and influence enterprise-wide priorities, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you!

In this highly visible role, you will serve as a strategic partner to the Chief Transformation & Sustainability Officer (CTSO) and the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), while also providing support across the Executive Office. You will help maximize executive effectiveness by enabling strategic initiatives, driving operational excellence, and ensuring seamless execution across a fast-paced, global organization.

Success in this role requires exceptional judgment, learning agility, and the ability to anticipate needs before they arise. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, balancing executive partnership with flawless execution while collaborating across functions to help drive Copeland's transformation and people strategies forward.

AS AN EXECUTIVE ENABLEMENT ASSISTANT, YOU WILL:

• Partner with the Chief Transformation & Sustainability Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer to optimize executive effectiveness by proactively managing priorities, schedules, and strategic initiatives. 

• Coordinate cross-functional programs and enterprise initiatives by aligning stakeholders, tracking milestones, and ensuring priorities remain on schedule. 

• Develop executive-ready presentations, briefing materials, agendas, executive communications, and meeting content for the Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors, leadership reviews, and talent discussions. 

• Manage highly complex executive calendars, domestic and international travel, and executive logistics while proactively anticipating conflicts and balancing competing priorities. 

• Lead the planning and execution of executive meetings, leadership events, Board activities, and offsite sessions, ensuring exceptional preparation, flawless logistics, and meaningful outcomes. 

• Provide flexible executive support across the Executive Office during peak workloads, business-critical initiatives, or leadership transitions to ensure continuity and operational excellence. 

• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to simplify processes, improve collaboration, and leverage AI-enabled tools and digital workflows to increase executive and organizational effectiveness. 

• Build strong partnerships across executive leadership, business functions, and the Executive Assistant community to foster collaboration and deliver exceptional service. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Five (5)+ years of experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced corporate environment. 

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple executive priorities while exercising sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality. 

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands and consistently deliver high-quality results. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level presentations, briefing materials, and communications. 

• Proven experience coordinating complex domestic and international travel, executive meetings, and high-profile events. 

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. 

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams. 

• Experience leveraging AI-enabled productivity tools and digital technologies to improve efficiency and ways of working. 

• Legal authorization to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be provided for this position. 

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Experience supporting C-suite executives within a global or Fortune 500 organization. 

• Experience supporting executive leadership teams, Board of Directors meetings, or enterprise-wide initiatives. 

• Experience partnering with Human Resources, Transformation, Strategy, or Operations organizations. 

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Communications, Human Resources, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex projects while balancing both strategic and administrative responsibilities. 

• Experience working within highly matrixed organizations and collaborating across multiple business functions. 

Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements:

This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together in person, and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in the office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers. 

Why Work in St. Louis, Missouri

Our corporate headquarters is located in St. Louis, home to the iconic Gateway Arch and a vibrant metropolitan community known for its affordability, outstanding parks, cultural attractions, and thriving food scene. With a strong sense of community and a growing innovation economy, St. Louis offers an exceptional quality of life while providing opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from across the globe.

About Our Location

The St. Louis campus serves as Copeland's global corporate headquarters and is home to many of our executive leadership and corporate functions. Colleagues at this location partner across business units and global teams, providing unique opportunities to contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives, build meaningful relationships, and make a lasting impact on the future of our business.

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