Executive Assistant to the Founder & CEO

Who are we and what do we do?

Edible® is a leader in the gifting category with delicious, hand-crafted offerings which we’ve expanded to a range of gifts and treats for every moment including our new treat business, Incredible Edibles®. From our signature Edible Arrangements® Fruit Bouquets, Dipped Fruit® boxes, fresh fruit smoothies and more, Edible’s exceptionally crafted gifts and treats continue to fill the world with goodness. Through Edible’s 1,000 independently owned franchise locations, the mission of the brand - no matter how big it gets - is to WOW you with every piece of fruit that’s dipped, box that’s filled or arrangement that’s hand-delivered.

Through all of our incredible years, we’ve remained committed to our 5Ps: Our promise–To WOW each and every customer. Our products–Natural, novel and delicious. Our places–Stores, vans and edible.com. Our People–Both our corporate and in-store employees. Our purpose–To celebrate what’s good in life.

Who we’re looking for:

We’re hiring an Executive Assistant to support the Founder & CEO of Edible®. In this role, you are the right arm to the Founder & CEO, providing dynamic and invaluable support and advancement in every dimension of his work, from scheduling and correspondence to research and strategy. You will be active in vetting internal and external requests and ensuring timely management of all inquiries, directing and collecting assignments to and from appropriate staff as guided by the CEO, taking the lead on researching and briefing preparation, managing scheduling, and spearheading special projects and events as assigned by the CEO. You will be the voice and tone for the CEO often, so you should have and maintain the presence, gravitas, and EQ to interact and interface with our external stakeholders, senior leaders and staff members on a wide range of programmatic and operational projects.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the executive office of the CEO including drafting correspondence, scheduling, planning, scribing and tracking follow-up with external and internal meetings of senior leadership, the Board of Directors and major donors.
• Perform a broad variety of administrative tasks for the CEO including managing an extremely active calendar, processing expense reports, arranging travel plans, answering phones, and preparing itineraries and agendas for meetings.
• Plan, coordinate and ensure the CEO’s schedule is followed.
• Work closely with the CEO to keep him well informed of any upcoming commitments and following up as appropriate.
• Prioritize any conflicting needs and handle matters expeditiously, proactively and follow-through on projects or initiatives of the Office of the CEO.
• Provide a bridge for robust communication between the Office of the CEO and internal departments.
• Collaborate with various senior leaders and team members to ensure timely completion of projects and initiatives.

And here’s what we think you’re like:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience
• A fast learner with an uncanny ability to anticipate what is needed, and you don’t wait for someone else to ask you to do something - you beat everyone else to getting it done
• When it comes to your work, you are hyper-organized with a keen attention to detail
• You are a strong project manager who can move back and forth between different projects while prioritizing effectively
• Building relationships is one of your core competencies. You care about delivering top-notch customer service, teamwork, and demonstrating that you care about supporting all stakeholders’ needs
• You have a proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of professionalism

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary and Benefit plans
• Healthcare Plan including health/dental/vision insurance
• 401K Plan
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, and disability, status as a veteran, Vietnam Era Veteran, or being a member of the Reserves or National Guard.