Mission Produce

Mission Produce is the global leader in the worldwide avocado business, with additional offerings in mangos. Since 1983, we have invested in people, state-of-the-art technology, and avocado-specific and ripening infrastructure to expertly serve our customers, growers, and partners in over 27 countries. We own and operate four packing facilities in multiple global locations including California, Mexico, and Peru. Our global distribution network includes 16 forward distribution centers in North America, China, Europe and the Netherlands, which promote company expansion into new territories and categories. Throughout our history, we have remained rooted in honesty, respect, and loyalty to provide a year-round supply of high-quality fruit from field to fork.

JOB SUMMARY

The Strategic Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative, operational, and analytical support to the Senior Leadership Team that oversees Sales and Sourcing for the company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct sales data analysis, prepare reports, and provide insights to support sales and sourcing strategic decision-making and planning.
• Oversee and manage ad hoc projects, ensuring timely completion and alignment with company goals.
• Draft and review correspondence, presentations, and other documents as needed.
• Organize and prepare materials for meetings, take minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Keep the senior staff members advised of time-sensitive and priority issues, ensuring appropriate follow-up.
• Work directly with the senior staff member to support all aspects of his/her daily work routine.
• Maintain the senior staff member’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, speaking engagements, and travel (may include domestic and international) arrangements. Exercise discretion in committing time and evaluating needs.
• Routinely perform a wide variety of support duties.
• Transcribe source material, prepare documents, reports, tables, and charts; distribute as appropriate.
• Other additional and/or alternative duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ prior experience in supporting a senior executive or team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Ability to build out strategic reports from large data sets.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Proactivity and self-direction.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Flexible team player, willing to adapt to changes and unafraid of challenges.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information related to the company and its employees.
• Experience in developing internal processes and maintaining systems.

Pay range: $110,000 - $166,000

MISSION PRODUCE EMPLOYEE PRIVACY POLICY

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Mission Produce Employee Privacy Policy

Mission Produce Employee Privacy Policy (Spanish)