Executive Assistant

undefined ago • All levels • $45,000 PA - $100,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Landor is seeking an Executive Assistant for its Chicago studio. This role involves providing high-level administrative and executive support to the leadership team, acting as an extension of their voice and judgment. The ideal candidate will manage sensitive information with confidentiality, handle diverse administrative tasks independently, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position is crucial for the daily flow and success of Landor, requiring a proactive, thoughtful, and kind professional eager to learn from top-tier talent.
Must have:
  • Build a partnership with the executives
  • Keep executives informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities
  • Act as a brand ambassador for executives and Landor
  • Anticipate executives’ needs for maximum efficiency and impact
  • Effectively and respectfully communicate with internal and external stakeholders
  • Tackle any and all tasks to maximize executives' time
  • Adapt to changing demands and responsibilities quickly
  • Manage full calendar and scheduling commitments
  • Organize intricate global travel
  • Coordinate internal/external meetings, logistics and communications
Perks:
  • Competitive benefits package
  • WPP Benefits

Job Details

**We are Landor.

World-leading brand experts,

underpinned by the most expansive strategic & creative capabilities in our category.

We make brands more valuable and less vulnerable.

We build brands differently. We work with our clients to define and solve their business problems through the lens of brand. We strategically join the dots between our design, experience, governance and measurement capabilities, and always connect our brand work to business outcomes.

Landor companies also include amp (sonic branding), bdg (workplace & architectural experts), Deep Local (creative technologists) and ManvsMachine (3D motion design).

We are part of WPP.**

What you’ll do

We are looking for a highly organized, energetic superstar to join our team as an Administrative Assistant. The ideal candidate is a trusted professional and will act as an extension of the leadership team in terms of voice, judgment and decision making. You are comfortable managing highly sensitive information and maintain incredibly high standards of confidentiality.

You will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks and will be able to work independently. This person thrives at being mindful of details in a fast-paced environment with a diverse group of people, at all levels. This position will play an integral role in the daily flow, success and operations of Landor.

If you consider yourself a hungry, proactive, thoughtful and kind professional, who is looking to learn from top tier talent in a fast-paced agency setting, this could be the role for you.

  • Build a partnership with the executives and work together positively and effectively.
  • Work closely and effectively with the executives to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately. Acts as a "barometer," having a sense for the issues taking place in the environment and keeping the Executives updated.
  • Act as a brand ambassador for not only the executives but Landor as a whole. Being the first point of contact for many clients and stakeholders the ideal candidate will always present themselves as an extension of the executives.
  • Act as the executives’ right hand, anticipating needs for maximum efficiency and impact with all communications, tasks, meetings & projects.
  • Effectively and respectfully communicate with internal and external stakeholders in a variety of different formats.
  • Tackle any and all tasks to ensure the executives can maximize their time to focus on strategic areas relating to the ongoing development of the business.
  • Adapt to changing demands and responsibilities quickly. A true problem solver, someone who can pivot without missing a step.
  • Manage full calendar and scheduling commitments.
  • Organize intricate global travel and anticipate last minute changes.
  • Coordinate internal/external meetings, logistics and communications.

About you

  • Experience supporting and interacting with C- level Executives.
  • Previous experience working in a creative environment.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills while maintaining a warm and professional demeanor.
  • Strong business acumen and the ability to quickly learn and absorb new information.
  • Strong work-ethic, can-do attitude, proactive and forward-thinking.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You are someone who can get along with everyone.
  • Highly organized and strategic thinker with an ability to multitask.
  • A self-starter with high levels of initiative, always looking for the most effective way to achieve success.
  • Self-motivated and flexible, with a passion to ‘get things done’ yet have fun along the way.
  • Trustworthy, diplomatic and discrete (you will regularly be party to confidential information).
  • Flourishes in a creative, fast-paced environment.
  • Enjoys collaborating and is team-oriented.

The annual salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $45,000 to $100,000. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

We build brands. We build futures. Landor, a WPP company, is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics, committed to a culture of respect where everyone belongs and can progress in their careers.

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About The Company

We are Landor.​

World-leading brand experts.​

Consulting. Design. Experience.​

Connecting business strategy to brand.​

Bringing every facet of brand to life.​

Creating brand-led experiences for talent & customers.​


United in our drive to make a positive difference.​

Proudly part of WPP.​

We build brands, designed to transform.​


The Landor Group also includes leaders in sonic branding amp, workspace & architectural design experts BDG and award-winning motion specialists ManvsMachine.​

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