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This position combines high-level administrative support with project management responsibilities, ensuring the smooth execution and operation of daily activities, key initiatives, and strategic projects across the merchandising function as well as the Go to Market leadership team. If you are organized, proactive, and experienced in handling complex calendars, managing project timelines, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and supporting the CMeO in achieving strategic objectives, this may be the role for you!\nKey Responsibilities:\n1.CMeO Support and Administrative Management (~30%)\nCalendar & Meeting Coordination: Manage the CMeO’s calendar, scheduling high-priority meetings, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and optimizing time management.\nMeeting Preparation & Minutes: Prepare agendas, take comprehensive minutes, track action items, and ensure follow-up for CMeO-led meetings.\nTravel & Expenses: Coordinate domestic and international travel, manage itineraries, and ensure efficient travel logistics. Process expenses accurately and in a timely manner.\nBudget Management: Ensure merchandising’s expenses are maintained within budget and submit quarterly variance reports.\nCommunication: Act as a point of contact on behalf of the CMeO, drafting communications and managing incoming correspondence with professionalism and discretion.\n2. Project Management for Key CMeO Initiatives (~45%)\nProject Coordination: Support the CMeO in managing and tracking the progress of strategic projects.\nTimeline Management: Develop and monitor project timelines, identify milestones, and ensure deadlines are met.\nCross-functional Collaboration: Liaise with internal stakeholders across teams to gather updates, track progress, and resolve issues impacting project success.\nStatus Reporting: Provide regular updates to the CMeO on project progress, risks, and dependencies, supporting informed decision-making.\n3. Merchandising and GTM Leadership Team Support (~25%)\nMeeting Coordination & Documentation: Organize and manage leadership team meetings (global and global+regional), take minutes, and ensure timely follow-up on key actions.\nSpecial Projects: Assist in the execution of cross-functional projects, as requested by the leadership team, acting as a reliable point of support and coordination.\nQualifications:\nExperience: 5+ years in executive support, project coordination, or a similar role, within merchandising or a dynamic, global environment.\nCompetencies:\nProactive Problem Solver: Ability to anticipate needs, identify challenges, and develop solutions independently.\nAdaptable: Comfortable with ambiguity and able to adjust to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nConfidentiality: Strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion.\nCollaborative Team Player: Works effectively across departments and builds strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.\nThis role is ideal for an organized and detail-oriented team player looking to play a pivotal role within a high-performing global merchandising team, while being the critical right hand to the CMeO. Given the vast exposure of this role, it is a great jumping off point into one of the many go-to-market functions, including merchandising, commercial, marketing and product.\nAdditional Position Details: \nThis position is in a typical, stationary office setting. Over 80% of the day will be spent seated (and/or at a stand-up desk).\nThis is an on-site role, based in Burlington, VT. Expectations for time on-site are aligned with the company’s Stance on Remote Roles. We will offer relocation assistance to move to Vermont to any candidate who is hired.\nThe position requires minimal travel to assigned/supported offices, stores and/or other company locations.\nThis is an exempt/salaried year-round position.\nMore Info to Seal the Deal: \nBurton’s benefits package includes health insurance (medical, dental and vision), life insurance (company paid), flex spending, short- and long-term disability insurance (company paid), great parental benefits, 401k plan with company match, and paid time-off. Other perks include a discounted season pass, free lessons, product discounts, free demo equipment, ride days, casual work environment, and many more…\nThe hiring range for this role is $70,000-$90,000, depending on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, and available budget. 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