Executive Assistant - Denver, CO

Wilbur-Ellis•Denver, CO

10d•$80,200 - $106,880

About The Position

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag – and grow with us! Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment. “We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.” Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific. Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other. Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry’s best workforce Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment. Each and every employee contributes to our shared success. Join a team where YOU matter: Your unique experience, your values, your ideas, your goals, your contributions, your wellbeing, your family, your future, your community, your career and your growth. LEARN MORE Employee Benefits: Take home a competitive salary and benefits you and your family deserve – from 401(K) matching, medical, dental and vision coverage, paid vacation, work-life balance and more. Purpose & Values: Our purpose is to provide the essentials for the world to thrive. No matter your role, every Wilbur-Ellis employee makes a real difference. Talent Development: When you grow, we all grow. We’ll help you forge your own career pathway through continuous learning and skills development, mentorship programs, growth opportunities, business resource groups and career coaching. A Culture That Cares: We are one of the largest family-owned, privately held companies in the world – which means as an employee you can enjoy the best of both worlds: The flexibility and close-knit culture of an independent company with the resources and reputation of 100+ years of business. Diversity & Inclusion: We strive to build diverse teams and cultivate an environment where everyone feels welcome and is treated fairly. We believe that the inclusion of all backgrounds and ideas makes us stronger and creates a community of belonging.

Requirements

Demonstrated skill and experience supporting C-suite and high-level executives
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
Ability to preserve confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
Ability to take initiative, work autonomously, and own a project through completion
Deep meeting and travel/planning experience, 5+ years and the ability to project manage large events
8+ years of experience in a high-level Administrative Assistant role
Demonstrated high-level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to collaborate and contribute in a team environment
Strong attention to detail
Confident professional able to work with employees from all levels
Outstanding customer service focus and desire to support
Advanced interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with SharePoint preferred
Some college or trade school equivalent education preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain appointment schedules by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences and travel
Conserve VP’s time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications as necessary
Create documents and PowerPoint presentations from VP’s content
Assist with expense reporting, and track direct reports expense reports for approval
Communication: support interoffice communication with monthly reports, information collection and basic analysis
Oversee all meeting scheduling and planning for department VP and Directors.
Coordination and synchronization of meeting room calendars for maximum efficiency in meeting planning
Working with key vendors, hotels, and catering companies for meeting needs.
Ensure a master calendar is maintained to maximize collaboration opportunities within the department and division
Contribute to maintaining front office/reception area as needed
Support Executive Administrator with general office operations as needed