Executive Assistant

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.

Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​General Management​

Our communications and external affairs team are at the very heart of Reckitt's brand, purpose and products, bringing them to life around the globe for our employees, consumers, investors, governments and our suppliers.

It's a rewarding task, growing and protecting Reckitt's image and brand. Every day, we design public relations and communication strategies that build awareness, trust and relationships, while steering us away from reputational risk. We do this by gathering and maintaining knowledge of our policies, principles, and business strategies, while keeping up-to-date with relevant developments right across our business units and trusted brands.

From digital, media and events to employee experience, strategic relationships, and community partners, we identify opportunities to deliver on our business and sustainability agenda, while proactively identifying storylines and opportunities to advance our narrative.

About the role

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and adaptable Executive Assistant to support the Head of Sales and broader Sales leadership team. This role requires a strong ability to manage competing priorities, anticipate needs, and operate with discretion in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will be a trusted partner who can flex across priorities and, over time, may provide support to other senior leaders or functions based on business needs.

Your responsibilities

Executive & Team Support
•    Provide high-level administrative support to the Head of Sales and leadership team
•    Manage complex calendars and shifting priorities
•    Coordinate internal and external meetings, leadership forums, and offsites
•    Prepare agendas, materials, and meeting summaries as needed
Operations & Coordination
•    Partner with Sales leadership on planning rhythms (e.g., QBRs, pipeline reviews, leadership meetings)
•    Track key action items and follow-ups to ensure deadlines are met
•    Assist with budget tracking, expense reporting, and invoice processing
•    Coordinate travel arrangements and itineraries
Communication & Stakeholder Management
•    Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
•    Ensure clear, timely communication across teams
•    Help manage executive communications, including presentations and correspondence
Project & Process Support
•    Support special projects and cross-functional initiatives as needed
•    Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and team efficiency
•    Provide logistical support for team events and engagement activities
Flexibility & Growth
•    Adapt to support additional leaders or functions as business needs evolve
•    Take on expanded responsibilities and projects that align with skills and development goals

The experience we're looking for

•    High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred
•    Proven experience supporting senior executives, ideally in a fast-paced and/or global environment
•    Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
•    Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with strong attention to detail
•    Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work independently in a dynamic, fast-changing environment
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear and professional business communications
•    Strong analytical skills, with the ability to review and interpret data for accuracy and relevance
•    Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, make decisions confidently, and handle both internal and external requests effectively
•    High level of professionalism, discretion, and ability to manage confidential and sensitive information
•    Proven ability to navigate and operate effectively within a complex organization
•    Proactive, collaborative mindset with a strong sense of initiative and problem-solving capabilities
•    This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time

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The skills for success

Emotional intelligence, Listening skills, Writing skills, Presentation skills, Interpersonal skills, Digital skills, Research skills, Time management skills, Adaptability, Stakeholder engagement and influence, Strategic thinking, Risk management, Business Accumen, Leadership,  Relationship management.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.

We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognize, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

US salary ranges

USD $81,000.00 -  $121,000.00

US pay transparency

The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year. Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays; a 401(k) plan; 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; discounts; and much more. Our compensation and benefits packages aim to give our talent the reward, protection, and peace of mind they deserve. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact NAtalentacquisition@reckitt.com. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

Equality

We recognize that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; color, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.