Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Department: Administration 

Reports to: TBD

Hours Available: M-F 8:30am-5:30pm EST (1-hour lunch break) – ON-SITE, not hybrid or remote

FLSA Class: Exempt

EEO1 Classification: Professional

Physical Address: 200 Sea Ln, Farmingdale, NY 11735

Salary Range: $53,818 - $98,880 (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law)

Grade: 3

 

Why Work @ BEDGEAR?

If you’re looking for a career and not just a job, BEDGEAR provides a work environment that accelerates growth for all its team members. Keeping up with the everyday challenges of a fast-growing consumer goods company demands a team of all-in players, who are focused on continuous improvement, collaboration, leadership, and have a growth-mindset. If you want to elevate yourself personally and professionally, surrounding yourself with others that share the same values, beliefs, and behaviors will provide the support and extra push to reach new heights and smash new goals. At BEDGEAR you can expect to find successful teammates who exemplify our core values of being:

HUNGRY - HUMBLE - CURIOUS - CLEVER - COMMITTED - HUMANITARIAN

About BEDGEAR® PERFORMANCE®

Launched in 2009, BEDGEAR® is the brand of Performance® that provides innovative bedding by focusing on an active lifestyle and well-being. BEDGEAR’s sleep solutions are engineered with Performance fabrics that are temperature neutral and instant cooling and maximizes airflow to allow the body to naturally regulate its temperature. With a core belief of One Size Does Not Fit All™, BEDGEAR has redefined the way people view sleep by developing interactive in-store experiences and breathable bedding products that are personally fit to a consumer based on specific factors, including body type, sleep position and temperature. BEDGEAR is dedicated to integrating environmental responsibility into product development to ensure less returned goods are being sent to landfills. BEDGEAR is essential to the rest and recovery routines of professional athletes and active people who need to maximize their sleep. A proud manufacturer in the USA, BEDGEAR offers mattresses, pillows, sheets, blankets, pet beds as well as travel, kids and baby products that often feature removable and washable covers to maintain a clean and healthy sleep environment. BEDGEAR is represented in more than 4,000 retail stores across the globe and has earned more than 220 U.S. and worldwide patents, trademark registrations and pending applications. Sleep Fuels Everything®!

Learn more at bedgear.com.

 

Summary: The Administrative Assistant will provide comprehensive support to several department heads, executives, and senior members of the sales team as needed. Will manage travel arrangements, coordinate calendars, support sales events, and perform a variety of general administrative duties to ensure smooth and efficient operations. This is not a remote or hybrid position – position is located in Farmingdale, NY.

 

Essential Functions (include but not limited to):

 

Travel Arrangements:

• Coordinate and book domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and itineraries.
• Prepare and manage travel expense reports and reimbursement requests.
• Ensure all travel arrangements comply with company policies and budgetary guidelines.

Calendar Management:

• Maintain and manage multiple calendars for department heads and executives.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and conference calls, ensuring all participants are informed and prepared.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts and prioritize meeting requests to optimize executive time.

Support for Sales Team:

• Assist the sales team in planning and organizing on-site sales events for customers, including coordinating logistics and preparing materials.
• Arrange catering services and ensure all event details are meticulously handled.
• Provide administrative support for sales presentations and meetings, including setting up equipment and materials.

General Administrative Duties:

• Serve as the primary point of contact between executives, department heads, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents as needed.
• Organize and maintain filing systems, both electronic and physical.
• Handle incoming calls, emails, and other communications, directing them to the appropriate parties and responding on behalf of executives when necessary.
• Assist with special projects and events as assigned.

This job description is intended as a general guideline and should not be considered an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The Administrative Assistant may be required to perform additional duties, as well as be tasked with special projects as needed.

 

MUST HAVE:

Ability to prioritize effectively and operate efficiently; use sound judgment to make rational decisions; ability to recognize opportunities and evoke change where applicable; must be objective v. subjective; strong follow up skills; intrapersonal skills; excellent communication skills; attention to detail and process orientation; problem solving skills; coaching and mentoring skills; must have thorough understanding of company’s confidentiality agreement.

 

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• HS Diploma or GED
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and have IDs needed to verify.
• English proficient (reading, writing, speaking, comprehension)
• Computer savvy; proficient with Microsoft Office

 

Sensory Requirements: Should have working use of hearing and vision with or without the use of corrective lenses/hearing aids to be able to read paperwork, work on a computer screen for an extended period of time, and frequently speak on the phone.

 

Environmental: N/A - indoor office environment

 

Education/Experience/License Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Proven experience as an administrative assistant or in a similar role supporting senior management; preferable entrepreneurial leaders.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with other office software.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Detail-oriented and proactive problem solver with a positive attitude.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work independently as well as part of a team.

Language Skills: English proficiency required (reading, writing, speaking, comprehension). Knowledge of an additional language(s) is a plus!

 

Mathematical Skills: Basic arithmetic and algebra

 

Reasoning Ability: Excellent planning and problem-solving skills with limited resources; ability to effectively prioritize and project manage multiple assignments at any given time. Ability to use judgement to make important decisions.

 

Work Environment:  Indoor office environment most times.

 

Physical Demands:

ACTIVITY	FREQUENCY                       ACTIVITY					FREQUENCY
	N Never	O Occas	F Freq	C Const		N Never	O Occas	F Freq	C Const
Lift/Carry:
10 Lbs. Or less			x		Climb		x
11-15 Lbs.		x			Crawl		x
16-20 Lbs.		x			Reach Above Shoulder		x
21-40 Lbs.		x			Reach Outward			x
41-50 Lbs.	x				Handling/Fingering				x
50- 100 Lbs.	x				Stand			x
Over 100 Lbs.	x
Push/Pull:					Walk		x
12 Lbs. Or less		x			Sit			x
13-20 Lbs.		x
26-40 Lbs.		x			Drive:
41-100 Lbs.		x			Automatic	x
					Standard
Bend		x
Squat/Kneel		x
Twist/Turn		x			Type/Keyboard				x
Appropriate work intensity level:      Sedentary      Light      Medium      Heavy      Very Heavy

 

Key:

N-Never

O-Occasional; 1-33% of time

F-Frequent; 34-66% of time

C-Constant; 67-100% of time

 

BEDGEAR® is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that participates in the E-Verify program!