Executive Assistant

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As an Executive Assistant to the GM of Vision Care, you will be trusted to play a crucial role in supporting high-level executives by managing a variety of administrative and organizational tasks. Here are some key responsibilities and purposes of this executive assistant:

• Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the GM of US Vision Care including managing schedules, coordinating meetings and handling correspondence.
• Reports: Prepare and present required report to track critical business processes
• Customer Interaction: Manage customer inquiries, resolve issues and ensure excellent customer service
• Event Coordination: Organization and coordinate sales events, meetings and conferences (onsite and offsite).
• Document Management: Maintain accurate records of transactions, contracts and purchase orders
• Communication: Facilitate communication between the GM and the sales team, as well as other departments
• Travel Arrangements: Arrange travel itineraries, accommodation and logistics for the GM
• Project Assistance: Assist in special projects and initiatives as directed by the executive.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 3 Years of Relevant Experience
• Proven ability to remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment; experience in a sales environment preferred
• Excellent organizational, communication and multitasking skills.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite. Utilization of AI engine (ChatGPT or CoPilot) preferred
• Strong attention to detail, proactive problem-solver, and with strong decision-making skills
• Ability to work on own initiative within well-defined guidelines, and in a highly confidential manner

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Join Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives
• Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, paid time off, paid holidays, and much more!

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.