Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to senior executives at Family Dollar. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, professional environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of handling sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality while embodying our store-focused commitment to service and operational excellence.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide daily administrative support to senior executives, including calendar management, meeting coordination, travel planning, and expense processing.
• Assist with financial tasks such as budgeting support, invoice submission, and travel reimbursements.
• Prepare high-quality presentations and materials for executive meetings, internal reviews, and external communications.
• Anticipate the needs of executives and proactively manage schedules, priorities, and follow-ups.
• Coordinate logistics for department-wide meetings, events, team-building activities, and special projects.
• Draft and manage internal and external communications, including memos, emails, and announcements.
• Manage office supplies, place procurement orders, and coordinate workspace needs for new or transitioning team members.
• Track key deliverables and maintain alignment between team deadlines, department priorities, and corporate calendars.
• Support onboarding of new team members and coordinate office moves or transitions.
• Serve as a liaison across departments to ensure seamless information flow and alignment on priorities.
• Perform additional administrative duties and projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or GED required. Associate's degree or higher preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience providing executive-level administrative support, ideally in a corporate or retail environment. Proven ability to support multiple senior leaders and manage competing priorities.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Professional demeanor and customer-service orientation.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Familiarity with expense reporting tools and enterprise systems is a plus.

Work Environment:

• Office-based role requiring 40+ hours per week. Flexibility as needed to support executive schedules and business demands.

Location: 510 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320