Executive Assistant
SkyWater Search Partners is seeking a highly capable and proactive Executive Assistant to serve as a trusted partner to our client’s CEO and Executive Team. This is a critical, high-impact role responsible for ensuring seamless day-to-day operations, supporting strategic initiatives, and acting as a central point of coordination across leadership.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment, anticipates needs, and operates with a high level of professionalism, discretion, and ownership.
Why this role?
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Established, stable company with 100+ years of success
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Strong culture with long-tenured employees
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Meaningful, high-impact work supporting executive leadership
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Competitive benefits and a collaborative environment
Responsibilities
-Manage calendars, communications, and priorities for the CEO and leadership team -Coordinate meetings, agendas, presentations, and follow-ups -Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including highly confidential matters -Plan and execute events, travel, and leadership logistics -Prepare and format reports, presentations, and communications -Support special projects and cross-functional initiatives -Assist with sales operations coordination (meetings, supplier events, tracking) -Foster a positive workplace by supporting team recognition and engagement efforts -Ensure a welcoming and professional executive office environment
Desired Skills and Experience
-Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience -10+ years of experience supporting senior executives -Experience in manufacturing or a similar industry preferred -Demonstrated ability to manage confidential and sensitive information -Strong project management skills (PMP a plus) -Highly proactive with strong anticipation and follow-through -Excellent communication and executive presence -Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities -Calm, adaptable, and solutions-oriented under pressure -Ability to operate independently with minimal direction
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ABOUT SKYWATER SEARCH
Start with your Short List
Led by a group of seasoned search industry professionals, SkyWater Search Partners brings new focus to a novel concept, “Short List Search.” Our purpose is to leave a lasting impression on the clients we serve by providing individuals who will make a measurable difference in their business. We strive to consistently deliver great results to our clients in a very timely manner.
Practice Areas
Our practice areas are led by highly experienced executive recruiters who take great care in fully understanding client requirements and candidate qualifications.
• Accounting and Finance
• Information Technology
• Operations
• Engineering
• Sales
• Marketing
• Human Resources
• Legal
• Construction
• Supply Chain
• Consumer Package Goods (CPG)
Founded on long-standing relationships and hundreds of successful placements throughout the Twin Cities business community, SkyWater Search Partners is a proven resource for clients and candidates looking to quickly and confidently explore their “short list” of best choices. Count on us to find the best people – and the best fit.
