Executive Assistant

Why Valmont
We’re Here to Move the World Forward.Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.
A Brief Summary Of This Position
This position is actively involved in assisting and supporting management. Employ strong time management skills to perform numerous administrative responsibilities, including coordinating and planning event, answering department telephones, processing invoices, scheduling meetings, and completing reports daily, weekly, monthly and yearly in a timely manner and with minimal supervision.
Essential Functions:
Essential Functions:
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the business through exposure to departmental activities• Schedule and coordinate events, meetings, appointments, conferences and interviews on behalf of the Chief Irrigation Officer, coordinate necessary presentation materials/equipment and arrange food or beverages.• Provides a wide range of administrative and staff support services to an organizational unit• Assist in the preparation and control of records, statistics and reports relating to operations, personnel changes, etc.• Serve as administrative liaison with others within and outside the company regarding administrative matters relating to purchasing, personnel, facilities and operations.• Coordinate daily calendars of senior managers• Act as point of contact between executives and employees/customers/resellers,• Plan trips• Facilitate internal communication (e.g., distribute information and schedule presentations)• Suggest more efficient ways to manage the office and solve operational problems•Contribute to the reception of national or international visitors, by assisting with their needs, such as: accommodation, transportation, food.•Track and submit monthly expense reports.•Perform administrative tasks linked to the CEO.•Tackle any other request as needed.
Highly Qualified Candidates
• Bachelor's degree preferred with 3+ years of relevant experience or Associate's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or 7+ years of relevant experience;• The ability to work in a production/manufacturing environment;• Customer service orientation, communication and presentation skills;• Ability to exercise independent judgment, discretion, initiative and maintain confidentiality• working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point;Advanced/fluent English required;
Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.