Executive Assistant - Sales
Kansas City, KS Sales
Job Type
Full-time
Description

A&K Railroad Materials is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support our Executive Vice President of Sales and the daily operations of our North American sales organization.


We're looking for a highly organized professional who has experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced business environment and can confidently manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and confidentiality.

In this role, you'll serve as a trusted business partner to executive leadership by coordinating complex schedules, managing travel, preparing executive presentations, supporting sales initiatives, maintaining critical business data, and helping ensure the efficient operation of a nationwide sales organization.


What You'll Be Doing

  • Provide executive-level administrative support to the EVP of Sales.
  • Manage complex calendars, meetings, and executive travel arrangements.
  • Prepare professional presentations, reports, proposals, and executive communications.
  • Process sales orders and maintain accurate data within CRM and ERP systems.
  • Coordinate with regional sales personnel to support customer and business initiatives.
  • Track departmental budgets, expense reports, and financial reconciliations.
  • Support office operations, asset management, meetings, and special projects.
  • Handle confidential business information with professionalism and discretion.

Required Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • 2–5 years of Executive Assistant or senior Administrative Assistant experience supporting C-suite or executive leadership
  • Experience managing complex calendars, travel, and executive communications
  • Strong experience creating professional presentations, reports, and business documents
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting Sales, Commercial, or Operations executives
  • Experience using ERP and CRM systems
  • College degree or equivalent business experience
  • Experience with budget tracking, expense reporting, or office management

Why Join A&K Railroad Materials?

For more than 65 years, A&K Railroad Materials has been a trusted leader in supplying new and used railroad track materials across North America. You'll join a collaborative organization where your work directly supports executive leadership and contributes to the success of a nationwide sales team.


We offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Career Growth Opportunities

If you're an experienced Executive Assistant who enjoys supporting executive leadership, managing complex priorities, and helping a business operate at its best, we'd love to hear from you.


Apply today! Qualified candidates can expect to hear from our recruiting team within 24–48 hours.