Executive Assistant (Sales & Marketing)

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.   

Join us as an Executive Assistant in Memphis, TN and play a pivotal role in supporting global Orthopaedics sales and marketing leadership. You’ll manage complex schedules, coordinate international meetings and travel, process expenses, and prepare materials that keep our teams connected and aligned. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, demonstrates initiative, and ensures operational excellence across multiple regions.
 

What will you be doing?

• Provide daily administrative support to Global Marketing, Sales & Commercial leaders, including scheduling and preparing documents

• Manage complex calendars and coordinate meetings, workshops, and travel arrangements across multiple regions and time zones

• Prepare meeting agendas, correspondence, and follow-up actions using tools like CoPilot

• Arrange domestic and international travel, including itineraries, confirmations, visas, and related documentation

• Prepare materials for commercial reviews, business updates, and global team meetings

• Act as an administrative bridge across multiple functions to support cross-functional collaboration

• Coordinate global franchise meetings such as Global Summits, Roadmap Workshops, and Advisory Boards

• Track budgets, monitor expenses, and process expense reports, vendor forms, and compliance documentation

• Support creation of dashboards, spreadsheets, and presentations for leadership meetings

• Maintain organized files, shared drives, templates, SOPs, and document libraries

• Duties expand to include specialized administrative support for product-focused and regulated business operations.

What will you need to be successful?

• Minimum of a high school diploma or post-secondary education.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leadership in a global organization.

• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Must be able to independently create Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, maintain SharePoint sites and compose routine correspondence 

• Ability to make travel arrangements, including international travel, and follow-up on details 

• Experience coordinating large scale meetings and off-site customer conferences 

• Highly organized with consistent follow-through

• Ability to work without supervision, while exercising sound, independent judgment

• Highly flexible and adaptable; ability to shift focus and priorities easily and quickly

• Travel Requirements: Minimal travel required <10%

You Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.    

• Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).

• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement  

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day  

• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program 

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)  

• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship  

• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!  

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Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.