Executive Assistant

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE MANAGING DIRECTORNear Sunderland, County Durham (On-Site)£40,000 + Outstanding Bonus + Excellent BenefitsReady for your second big career move? GM Packaging is looking for a sharp, ambitious and highly organised Executive Assistant to become the right-hand person to our Managing Director.This isn't a role for someone who wants to sit back and wait for instructions. We're looking for a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-moving environment, thinks on their feet and gets things done.Perfect for a graduate-calibre candidate who has gained some experience in an EA, PA, commercial support or business administration role and is now looking for a career-defining opportunity at the heart of a growing business.What makes this role different? You'll be involved in far more than diary management.One minute you'll be coordinating key meetings and travel arrangements, the next you'll be supporting commercial projects, analysing customer spend, managing CRM activity, helping implement new systems, sourcing quotations and ensuring critical business initiatives stay on track. You'll be exposed to every part of the business and work closely with senior leadership.We're looking for someone who: Loves being busy and juggling multiple prioritiesIs naturally proactive and uses their own initiativeAnticipates problems before they happenCommunicates confidently with customers, suppliers and colleaguesIs highly organised and detail-focusedEnjoys working at pace and making things happenWants genuine career development and exposure to senior leadershipKey responsibilities include: Acting as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholdersManaging the MD's diary, meetings and travelSupporting commercial and operational projectsManaging CRM activity and follow-up actionsProducing reports, presentations and business communicationsCoordinating meetings and taking minutesSupporting customer analysis, pricing projects and business improvement initiativesHelping drive key implementation and systems projects across the businessWhat's on offer? £40,000 salaryEnviable bonus schemeExcellent benefits packageDirect exposure to senior leadershipA varied, high-profile role with real responsibilityThe opportunity to become an integral part of a successful and growing businessIf you're ambitious, commercially aware, highly organised and looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now to take your career to the next level with GM Packaging.PLEASE NOTE:By submitting this application, you agree for Discovery to store your details and contact you regarding this application and any future roles we think youll be interested in (in line with our Privacy Policy, available on our website). You can unsubscribe at any time by emailing us.All applications will be processed through Discovery, the retained managing consultants. Due to high volumes of applications, only those who are successful on the application will be contacted for interviews.TPBN1_UKTJ