Executive Business Partner

Border States • Fargo, ND

29d • Onsite

About The Position

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in: Fargo, ND. The Executive Business Partner provides high-trust executive support, business coordination, and time management for the company’s leaders in roles of Vice President (VP) and/or Senior Vice President (SVP). This role operates as a key driver of communication, follow-through, and productivity. Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with approximately 130 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers’ needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.

Requirements

• Associate degree (or equivalent 2 -year college program) or completion of a specialized technical program.
• 2+ years VP+ level executives or business operations.
• Exceptional judgment, communication, and leadership skills.
• Solid understanding of business processes and how administrative functions relate to the business.
• Possesses an understanding of the company’s role with both customers and vendors.
• Prior success in corporate functions, demonstrated process improvement mindset.
• Previous experience in project management, supply chain, or sales and marketing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly proficient knowledge of and demonstrated expertise in digital applications and Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, OneNote, OneDrive, SharePoint).

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a business partner to one or more VP or SVP-level executives, proactively aligning priorities, driving outcomes, and optimizing decision-making.
• Supports enterprise-level initiatives on behalf of the executive, ensuring alignment with the executive's priorities and goals, working across departments with timely execution.
• Orchestrates executive time and focuses with a strategic lens - filtering, prioritizing, and sequencing engagements based on enterprise impact.
• Coordinates and assists in the planning and execution of cross-functional meetings and follow-ups.
• Prepares materials, presentations, and communications to support executive decision-making to maximize readiness and agility.
• Tracks action items, monitors progress on key initiatives, and supports timely follow-through.
• Anticipates roadblocks and propose solutions - functioning as a trusted advisor with strong business acumen.
• Facilitates communication between the executive and other stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion in navigating complex organizational dynamics.
• Upholds operational excellence and alignment with corporate strategy.
• Supports planning and execution of internal and/or external events or conferences.
• Consistently handles sensitive information with the utmost care, ensuring confidentiality and discretion.
• Seeks opportunities for process improvement and enhanced efficiency within the executive office.
• Coordinates activities such as conferences, trade shows and other industry-specific events.
• Attends and participates in training programs, as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
• FSA & HSA
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Personal Leave time and more!
• Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees