Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Executive Assistant to the President / CEO

Brea, CA

Our client is a provider of turnkey warehouse storage solutions, serving customers nationwide. They are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support their President / CEO with sound judgment, discretion, and proactive coordination.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the President / CEO, the Executive Assistant will protect executive time, anticipate needs, and keep priorities moving. This role serves as a trusted point of contact for employees, customers, and business partners, making sure the President / CEO is prepared, informed, and able to focus on the company’s most important objectives.

The ideal candidate brings C-level support experience, excellent communication skills, and the composure to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the President / CEO’s calendar and contacts, resolve conflicts, and protect time for focused work
• Screen calls, emails, and meeting requests; route routine matters and escalate time-sensitive issues
• Draft and proofread correspondence, presentations, and reports; communicate on the CEO’s behalf as authorized
• Coordinate meetings end to end, from agendas and materials to logistics and action-item follow-up
• Track commitments and deadlines, follow up with team members, and flag items needing executive attention
• Research and summarize information ahead of meetings and decisions, highlighting key facts and next steps
• Arrange travel, accommodations, and detailed itineraries, adjusting quickly to changes
• Handle confidential business and personnel information with discretion and maintain organized records
• Build effective relationships across departments and with customers, vendors, and business partners
• Coordinate executive events and special projects, including logistics, materials, and follow-up
• Support negotiations and vendor coordination within the authority set by the President / CEO
• Improve office workflows and provide occasional after-hours support for urgent matters and travel
• Support other senior leaders and perform related duties as directed by the President / CEO

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience as an executive assistant supporting C-level executives
• Proven ability to manage complex calendars, competing priorities, and deadlines with consistent follow-through
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including polished executive materials
• Sound judgment and discretion with sensitive information and senior leaders
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive relationships internally and externally
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Strong office management skills and attention to detail; works independently and knows when to seek direction
• Resourceful, composed, and practical in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with the pallet racking, material handling, or warehouse storage industry preferred

Compensation & Benefits:

• $80,000–$100,000 annual salary
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Voluntary benefit plans

Henry North, on behalf of the hiring company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.