Executive Assistant/Administrative Manager

Administrative Manager

The Direct Marketing Association (www.the-dma.org) is the leading global trade association of businesses and nonprofit organizations using and supporting multi-channel direct marketing tools and techniques.  DMA advocates industry standards for responsible marketing, promotes relevance as the key to reaching consumers with desirable offers, and provides cutting-edge research, education, and networking opportunities to improve results throughout the end-to-end direct marketing process.  Founded in 1917, DMA today represents more than 3,600 companies from dozens of vertical industries in the US and 50 other nations, including a majority of the Fortune 100 companies, as well as nonprofit organizations.
 
In 2006, marketers - commercial and nonprofit - spent $166.5 billion on direct marketing in the United States.  Measured against total US sales, these advertising expenditures generated $1.93 trillion in incremental sales.  Last year, direct marketing accounted for 10.3 percent of total US GDP.  Also, there are today 1.7 million direct marketing employees in the US alone.  Their collective sales efforts directly support 8.8 million other jobs.  That accounts for 10.5 million US jobs.
 
The Power of Direct:  Relevance.  Responsibility.  Results.

 

The Administrative Manager will provide administrative support within the President’s office; this includes- heavy travel and meeting scheduling, researching, meeting preparation, and handling confidential documents. This position will also include composing memos, transcribing notes, and creating presentations. The Administrative Manager will generate reports, handle multiple projects, and prepare and monitor invoices and expense reports. In addition, this position will also support the sales and marketing team per the CEO’s direction.

The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree, 2-5 plus years of relevant administrative support experience to a senior-level executive, including 3 years experience managing senior-level calendar/travel arrangements.  The ideal candidate will also possess the ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Have the ability to work on multiple projects, handle fast paced environment, and meet deadlines as well as work independently and as a team is required. Must be comfortable taking verbal letters and/or memos. Experience working with all levels of the organization, especially with senior-level executives is required. Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite is a must. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications, judgment and organizational skills are essential. Travel required 3-4 times a year.

If you are the outstanding professional we are seeking, please apply now. This could be the start of something great. We offer a midtown location; an excellent benefits package, and an unparalleled career opportunity. No relocation expenses paid. Please include where you saw ad, your salary requirements and the title of position in the first paragraph of your cover letter. Send resume and cover letter (Must include salary history to be considered) to:

Direct Marketing Association Inc.

1120 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10036

Att: Human Resources Department

Or E-mail to: HR4@the-dma.org

Or Fax to: 212-302-7642

www.the-dma.org

An Equal Opportunity Employer