Training Assistant - Administrative Assistant

We are a leading global branded consumer company and the leading global provider of weight management services, with a presence in 28 countries around the world. With over four decades of weight management experience, expertise and know-how, we have established Weight Watchers as one of the most recognized and trusted brand names among weight conscious consumers. Each week, approximately 1.5 million members attend approximately 50,000 Weight Watchers meetings around the world, which are run by more than 15,000 leaders — each of whom has lost weight on our programs. We have built our meeting business by helping millions of people around the world lose weight through a sensible and sustainable diet, exercise, behavior modification and group support. We are constantly improving our scientifically based weight management approaches, and we are the only commercial weight management program whose efficacy has been clinically proven. In 2006, consumers spent over $3.0 billion on Weight Watchers branded products and services, including meetings conducted by us and our franchisees, products sold at meetings, Internet subscription products sold by WeightWatchers.com, licensed products sold in retail channels and magazine subscriptions and other publications.

We are looking to fill the Training Assistant position which provide critical administrative support to the Eastern Region.



Training Assistant

This individual will provide administrative and clerical to support the field training efforts in two Districts within the Eastern Region.  Working in a team environment, the Training Assistant organizes and implements various projects and work assignments for maximum quality and efficiency.  The Training Assistant also plays a critical role assisting with communications within the training and operations teams as well as with our field staff. 

 

Responsibilities:

 

●  Provide administrative support to the Training & Development Manager and Trainers to ensure efficiency and standardization.

●  Coordinate hotels, travel, and meals for various workshops and meetings.

●  Track and monitor all training expenses and code and process bills.

●  Process documents and maintain records.

●  Make travel arrangements.

●  Assist with communications to the Trainers, Territory Managers and Field Staff.

●  Create Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations.

●  Proactively keep management informed of deadlines for workshops.

●  Assist with meeting planning and coordination.

 Qualified Individuals will have:

●  High School diploma required; prior experience as an administrative assistant preferred.

●  Experience with travel planning and coordination required.

●  Must be resourceful, able to juggle multiple tasks and requests.

●  Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are required.

●  Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint is required.

●  Ability to work overtime and on weekends when required.  Ability to travel (5%) to Regional meetings when needed.

 

We offer competitive compensation and a variety of great benefits to attract and retain the best people. Our benefits include generous health care coverage, 401(k) with company match, Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off, paid parental leave, employee referral bonus program, tuition reimbursement, wellness allowance, free access to resources that help you locate a wide range of services including child care, legal services and pet care and many more features to help our employees stay motivated, committed and happy.

If you are looking to be part of an organization that is recognized as the global leader in changing people's lives and inspiring success then apply for one of our exciting opportunities and continue your journey with Weight Watchers.

 

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