Executive Assistant

Job Title: Executive Assistant

Location: Missoula, MT Company: Montana Knife Company Reports to: CMO/VP

About Montana Knife Company

Montana Knife Company (MKC) is committed to making world-class knives right here in the USA. Built by hunters, craftsmen, and problem-solvers, we pride ourselves on quality, integrity, and relentless attention to detail.

Position Summary

The Executive Assistant to the CMO/VP acts as a force multiplier for the marketing and leadership team. This role blends traditional executive support with hands-on involvement in marketing operations, campaign coordination, and brand execution. This role is central to keeping the marketing engine running efficiently. You’ll help keep high-visibility initiatives on track in a fast-moving, founder-led environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage and coordinate complex calendars, balancing both business and personal commitments

- Arrange and oversee travel logistics, including domestic and international itineraries

- Act as a point of contact by monitoring communications and addressing time-sensitive matters on behalf of the CMO/VP

- Maintain a high level of accuracy and foresight, anticipating shifting priorities and competing demands

- Act as liaison between marketing, product, operations, and external partners

- Order office supplies and help maintain an organized office environment; identify opportunities to improve internal processes and workflows

Qualifications

- 3-5+ years supporting a senior leader (marketing or executive team preferred)

- Thrives under pressure, able to juggle competing priorities while consistently meeting deadlines with high-quality results

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Slack and productivity tools

- Excellent written, verbal communication and calendar management skills

- Comfortable working in a growing, hands-on manufacturing environment

- Strong “no task too big or too small” mentality with a positive, solutions-oriented attitude

Preferred Skills & Traits

- Experience in marketing, brand, or e-commerce environments

- Appreciation for American-made products and the outdoor lifestyle