Executive Assistant

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About This Role:
Forrester’s Executive Assistant provides support to our chief people officer and chief product officer who lead teams across the globe.

This role:

• Serves as a point of contact between the executive and other departments or external parties.
• Oversees projects, manages timelines, and ensures tasks are completed efficiently.
• Anticipates potential issues, identifies solutions, and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Understands the executive’s goals and priorities and provides proactive support and anticipates needs.

Our ideal candidate has a high degree of independence and responsibility to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment. This position requires handling of confidential data and interaction with top executives both within client companies and Forrester.

Job Description:

• Calendar management: managing and updating calendars, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings.
• Administrative support: handling correspondence, preparing documents, and managing emails, if required.
• Travel arrangements: booking travel, managing itineraries, and coordinating travel logistics.
• Project management: overseeing projects, coordinating with other departments, and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Meeting coordination: preparing agendas, taking minutes, and ensuring smooth meeting execution.
• Communications: handling internal and external communications, filtering calls, and relaying messages.
• Expense reports: preparing and submitting expense reports.
• Event planning: organizing events and special projects.
• Research and information gathering: gathering information, summarizing data, and providing research support as required.

Job Requirements:

• A BS degree is preferred.
• Five to seven years’ experience as executive assistant or any similar role.
• Experience with Salesforce.com is a plus.
• Executive-level oral and written communication and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated discretion in handling confidential data and dealing with high-level executives.
• The ability to plan out months in advance and produce high-quality work quickly.
• A well-organized, detail-oriented professional who effectively handles multiple priorities simultaneously.
• A proactive, enthusiastic team player who is willing to work in the office three days per week.

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Here at Forrester, we welcome people from all backgrounds and perspectives. Our aim is for all candidates to be able to fully participate in Forrester’s recruitment process. If you would like to discuss a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to [email protected].

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