Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Job Title: Executive Assistant to the CEO

Location: Norwalk, CT (On-site)

Company: Reed’s Inc. (NYSE American: REED)

Position Summary

Reed’s Inc. is seeking a highly experienced and proactive Executive Assistant & Office Administrator to support our Chief Executive Officer. This dual-role position requires an individual with exceptional organizational, communication, and judgment skills who can manage complex scheduling, confidential communications, and key administrative operations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of supporting C-level executives and office administration in a fast-paced, public company or high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the CEO’s daily calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate logistics across time zones

Serve as the primary liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders

Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Prepare materials for executive meetings, board meetings, investor briefings, and presentations

Track key projects, deadlines, and action items, ensuring follow-ups are completed

Coordinate business travel, itineraries, expense reports, and accommodations

Support the CEO’s participation in investor relations, press engagements, and strategic partnerships

Oversee day-to-day office operations in the Norwalk headquarters

Serve as the main point of contact for facility management, vendors, and service providers

Manage office supplies, equipment, and general administrative needs

Support onboarding and orientation of new hires in collaboration with HR

Organize team events, leadership offsites, and company-wide meetings

Maintain an organized filing and documentation system for executive and administrative records

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; business or administrative background preferred

Minimum 12 years of experience supporting senior executives (CEO, President, or C-level)

Experience in a public company or fast-paced startup/scale-up environment strongly preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism in handling sensitive information

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Teams/Zoom, Power Point and cloud-based productivity tools (Outlook, DocuSign, etc.)

Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently

Attributes for Success

Calm under pressure, highly responsive, and solutions-oriented

Trusted partner and gatekeeper with a proactive mindset

Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through

High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills

Comfortable interfacing with Board members, investors, and senior stakeholders