Executive Assistant to the President

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations.

Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.

We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees—continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

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Position Summary

The Executive Assistant to the President serves as a strategic partner and assistant in managing multiple aspects of the President's professional and personal calendar. This dual role requires exceptional organizational abilities, digital proficiency, and business acumen. It combines traditional executive support with modern business technology and practices to ensure optimal efficiency and effectiveness of the President's office. The position requires managing complex digital and in-person communications, coordinating high-level meetings across multiple platforms, and serving as a key liaison between the President and internal / external stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities

• Calendar Management : Provide sophisticated calendar management using modern scheduling tools and AI platforms to optimize the President's time, including coordinating complex hybrid and in-person meetings across multiple time zones.
• Meeting Coordination : Assist with the planning and execution of virtual and in-person Management meetings, Board meetings, Shareholders meetings, and other special events as requested.
• Presentation Development : Create and manage presentation materials using advanced software tools and systems.
• Personal Support : Handle personal requests and arrangements to maximize the President's time and efficiency.
• Special Projects : Lead special projects with company-wide impact, utilizing project management software and collaborative tools to ensure successful execution.
• Communications Management : Serve as the primary point of contact for the President's office, managing multi-channel communications, including video conferences, digital platforms, and traditional correspondence.
• Travel Coordination : Organize sustainable and efficient travel arrangements, balancing business needs and environmental impact.
• Confidentiality : Manage sensitive information with the highest level of discretion, implementing appropriate digital security protocols and compliance measures.
• Team Leadership : Provide direct supervision and leadership to the Office Administrator.

Education and Experience Requirements

Professional Competencies Requiered

Physical Requirements

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.

We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.

Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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