Lead Executive Assistant

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Woodridge, IL, USA
In-Office
100K-100K Annually
Expert/Leader
Food • Logistics
The Role
Provide high-level administrative support to C-suite executives, managing complex calendars, travel, board and leadership meetings, confidential materials, communications, and deliverables. Exercise discretion, independent judgment, and advanced Microsoft Office and SharePoint skills to enable executive productivity.
Summary Generated by Built In

Company:  

US0670 Edward Don

Sales Territory:  

None

Zip Code:

60517

Travel Percentage:  

0

Compensation Range:

Starting at $100,000

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws.  Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.  

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

Qualifications

Education

  • Typically requires a high school education or equivalent

Experience

  • Exceptional Calendar Management – manage priorities, not just the calendar such as travel, customer availability, tracking deliverables, holding leaders accountable, following up professionally, and removing obstacles

  • Comfortable communicating with board members, customers, executive leadership team, and vendors

  • Proficient communication skills in writing and proofreading

  • Confidentiality - will have access to M&A discussions, compensation, talent reviews, succession planning, legal matters, organizational changes and board materials

  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and SharePoint

Preferred Experience:

  • 10+ years supporting C-suite executives

  • Experience supporting a President, COO, CEO, or CCO

  • Experience in a $500M+ organization, ideally a public company

  • Multi-site or national organization experience

  • Experience coordinating board or executive leadership meetings

  • Experience managing complex domestic and international travel

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Under general direction, provides general administrative support to a department or group of professionals

  • Exercises considerable discretion and independent judgment and is capable of analyzing complex information requests and determining complex trends

The ideal candidate demonstrates:

  • High emotional intelligence

  • Calm under pressure

  • Strong executive presence

  • Adaptability

  • Sound judgment

  • Initiative

  • Accountability

  • Professional discretion

  • Resilience

  • Service orientation without needing constant direction

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OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

Skills Required

  • High school education or equivalent
  • Exceptional calendar management including travel, customer availability, tracking deliverables, and follow-up
  • Comfortable communicating with board members, customers, executive leadership, and vendors
  • Proficient written communication and proofreading skills
  • Ability to handle highly confidential matters (M&A, compensation, talent reviews, legal, board materials)
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and SharePoint
  • 10+ years supporting C-suite executives
  • Experience supporting a President, COO, CEO, or CCO
  • Experience in a $500M+ organization, ideally a public company
  • Multi-site or national organization experience
  • Experience coordinating board or executive leadership meetings
  • Experience managing complex domestic and international travel

Sysco Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sysco and has not been reviewed or approved by Sysco.

  • Healthcare Strength Multiple national medical plan options with telehealth, behavioral health resources, and targeted programs indicate broad coverage and support. Preventive care access and ancillary offerings (dental, vision, Rx advocacy) further reinforce the package.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with automatic company contributions plus a match, alongside an employee stock purchase plan, underscores solid retirement support. At union locations, enhanced pension terms add to perceived long‑term value.
  • Pay Growth & Progression Recent collective bargaining outcomes with substantial wage increases demonstrate meaningful pay progression where contracts apply. In high‑volume markets, incentive structures can amplify earnings beyond base rates.

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The Company
HQ: Houston, TX
24,120 Employees

What We Do

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates almost 340 distribution centers, in over 10 countries, with 76,000 colleagues serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $81 billion in fiscal year 2025 that ended June 28, 2025. As the world’s largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions. For more information, visit www.sysco.com. For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.sysco.com.

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