Executive Assistant to the EVP, Chief Innovation Officer - Now Hiring

Company Overview

Sleep Number team members are part of a passionate, purpose-driven culture that supports improving the health and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep. We are not just focused on our customers, however; being employed by Sleep Number means your personal wellbeing is important, too. As we continue to grow, we are looking for team members who will bring their unique personalities, backgrounds, and skills to work. Whether you are entering, returning, or experienced in the workforce, we have a place for you.

In our 35+ years in the industry we have improved over 14 million lives, and we are just getting started. With 5,000+ team members nationwide supporting work disciplines from technology to manufacturing, retail stores to field services technicians, corporate teams to customer service, we are a sleep innovation leader because of our team members. Now is a great time to join us as we invest further in our people and sleep innovation. #TeamSleepNumber

Position Purpose 

Sleep Number is seeking a professional Executive Assistant who thrives in a results-driven, fast-paced environment, who can juggle multiple priorities, and who can exercise creativity and good judgement in a variety of situations. 

This role plays an integral role in our fast-paced, high-growth organization.  This role operates as the primary partner and right hand to the EVP, Chief Innovation Officer and is responsible for managing the day-to-day leadership and support needs contributing to the EVP’s efficiency and effectiveness through insight, intellectual capacity, planning and agility.   The Executive Assistant is responsible for procedure and operational management of the function’s leadership team meetings and travel for the Chief Innovation Officer’s direct staff.

Primary Responsibilities

• Hands on thought leadership to product innovation development planning and meeting cycles inclusive of product roadmap, stage gate and collaborative partner (internal & external) planning.
• Ability to understand series of innovation pillars and projects (the relationships); demonstrate capacity for critical thinking to optimize relationships for priorities and calendars.
• Plan development events in collaboration with product leadership to include preparing the agenda, planning logistics, preparing materials, and ensuring that everything runs smoothly during the meeting.  This includes staff and team meetings.
• Demonstrate foresight to effectively manage upcoming priorities and ensure the leadership team is prepared to accomplish objectives with materials and business recaps needed.
• Navigate complex calendaring through Outlook to ensure efficiency and maximum use of leader's time, effectively navigating changing priorities as they occur.
• Plan and organize travel, proactively anticipating and managing travel-related issues and coordination.  Knowledgeable of individual travel patterns and preferences. (Chief Innovation Officer & direct staff)
• Ensure all correspondence is accurate, complete and properly handled.
• Pursue opportunities to change or lean out processes or approaches.
• Demonstrate initiative, discretion and tact to respond quickly to and anticipate needs. 
• Operate as a liaison between leaders, team members, and cross-functional partners. 
• Create and collect content to compile PowerPoint presentations. 
• Build cross-functional internal relationships, including partnering closely with other Executive Assistants who support C-level, VP and Director level leaders.
• Act as a key partner on special projects as needed.

Position Requirements 

Experience

• Progressive administrative assistant experience, supporting C-suite executives in a 1-1 partnership at high-growth organizations.
• Project management experience preferred. 

Education

• Four-year degree preferred or equivalent experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication skills (clarity, spelling, dictation, oral)
• Strong organizational, planning, scheduling and time management – strong program management
• Organized and detail-oriented - creating order out of chaos- know what matters, understand and learn key strategic material, intellectually curious and consistent learner of the world around them.
• Tenacious and driven and highly organized, ability to keep pace of product organization
• Ability to establish trust and handle confidential information
• Capacity to be aware of, control, and express your emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically
• Experience driving the organizing and preparation of events.  
• Strong knowledge and proficiency on Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Excel.  Skilled at creating professional and visually sophisticated PowerPoint presentations, Virtual meeting set up and planning skills. Proficient with Office 365.

EEO Statement

Sleep Number is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, regardless of sex; race; color; creed; national origin; religion; age; marital status; pregnancy; physical, mental, communicative or sensory disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Wellbeing

Our company's purpose is to improve the health and wellbeing of society.

Wellbeing is more than a catchphrase - it's a movement that permeates our company and through our team members. We are dedicated to enhancing and supporting the wellbeing of our team members and their families through benefits, programs, and resources across our five wellbeing pillars of emotional, financial, career, community, and physical health, with sleep at the center.

By joining our team, in addition to offering competitive pay programs, we are proud to offer eligible team members an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to medical and pharmacy benefits, dental, life and disability insurance, a matched 401(k) Plan, paid time off, and much more.

Examples of how we invest in your wellbeing:

• Sleep - Our 360® smart bed for team members, and discounts on our innovations and sleep solutions for yourself and friends and family throughout the year.

• Physical - Wide range of wellbeing resources and services through our medical plans to improve your physical health.  

• Emotional - Access to mental health resources, caregiving support, paid time off and parental leave to support your emotional wellbeing. Work for your day flexibility, available for select corporate roles. 

• Financial - Competitive base and variable pay programs, ability to save for the future through a matched 401(k) plan and financial support to recover from an illness or injury.

• Community - Paid time off for volunteering and connections to our communities through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives, and support for charitable causes.

• Career - Opportunities for career development and continuous learning, including a tuition reimbursement program.

Safety

Safety is a top priority for Sleep Number supporting customers and team members wellbeing. COVID-19 Precaution(s) are in place consistent with CDC guidelines, U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), and state/local laws.

EEO Statement

Sleep Number is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, marital status, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

It is Sleep Number’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process, consistent with applicable law. We may require supporting medical or religious documentation where applicable and permissible by law. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process, including if you are unable or otherwise limited in your ability to access open roles here.