Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant (Partner Support)

At Simon-Kucher, this isn’t your typical Administrative Assistant role. You will support senior leadership at the heart of the action, partner with dynamic teams, and help shape how we connect with clients and colleagues around the world. In addition to administration, you will have opportunities to contribute to team support, customer engagement, marketing initiatives, and social media strategy.

What You’ll Do

• Be a trusted partner to three Partners by owning complex calendars and time zone follow-ups.
• Manage travel and expenses and support priority management.
• Anticipate needs to ensure seamless day-to-day execution.
• Support budget preparation and tracking for Partners.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, client engagements, and senior-level interactions across time zones with professionalism.
• Support client-facing project work, including scheduling, contract coordination, CRM updates, and high-quality deliverables.
• Manage and enhance client engagement infrastructure, including contact databases, customer profiles, and outbound communication initiatives related to client management and/or business development.
• Oversee financial and administrative processes such as expense management, invoice handling, and budget tracking.
• Provide coverage and support for other Administrative Assistants as needed.

How You Will Create an Impact

You will provide reliable, end-to-end support for three Partners, ensuring efficient scheduling and follow-through across time zones, while coordinating key meetings, client engagements, and project deliverables that help the Houston office run smoothly.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook in particular) and internal collaboration tools (e.g., MS Teams) required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics or similar CRM system is a plus.
• Familiarity with AI in the context of administrative and office management work is a plus.
• Experience supporting senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, professional services environment.
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously and work under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently with senior leaders and clients.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs, plus a flexible, friendly, positive attitude.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving orientation.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams.

Why Join Us

At Simon-Kucher, you’ll find growth, variety, and the opportunity to shape how teams and clients experience the firm. This role plays a central part in how the Houston office operates, how Partners engage with clients, and how the team experiences the workplace day to day.

You will gain exposure to leadership, contribute to business development efforts, and take ownership of initiatives that directly impact the success of the office.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $70,000–$85,000 per year.
• Compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs.
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, 13 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, basic life insurance, and a 401(k) for eligible employees.

About Simon-Kucher

Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy with more than 2,200 employees in 30+ countries. With 40 years of experience, the firm is recognized as the world’s leading pricing and growth specialist, focused on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for clients.