Executive Assistant

Job Posting:

Since 1953 Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers complex projects simple successful and sustainable. We proactively solve problems adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers communities and each other. Ferguson a Fortune 500 company is proud to provide best-in-class products service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical Facilities Supply Fire and Fabrication HVAC Industrial Residential Trade Residential Building and Remodel Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36000 associates across 1700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of at a company you can believe in.

Ferguson is currently seeking the right individual to fill an immediate need for an Executive Assistant supporting Vice President level roles.

This role requires a flexible mentality supporting a multifaceted organization. You will be handling multiple tasks and priorities with accuracy flexibility and timeliness.

This person mustexhibitstrong client service in an environment that isfast-paced including last-minute changes.

This role will comfortably take the leadonproviding outstanding administrative leadership and operational support to the leaders both directly and indirectly. Additionally the Executive Assistant mustdemonstratea dedication to protecting confidential information and sensitive materials.

The ability to balance multiple priorities make decisions independently be detail oriented and prioritize work requests and engagements for the leaders is a requirement.

Location:Hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office and occasional full weekdepending oninoffice corporate offices are inCityCenter of Newport News VA.

Responsibilities:

• Provide quality support byanticipatingneeds andtaking actionto optimally handle daily responsibilities ( scheduling administration expensereportsand travelplanning) and be a creative problem solver.
• Participate as an active administrative team member working both independently and in partnership with team members to complete projects and assignmentsin a timely manner.
• Assistwith the planning of key meetings( preparationlogistics meals guest arrangements Teams for on-site and off-site events etc.)
• Preparespresentations and reports as requested to include PowerPointExceland Word documents.
• Assistswith managing projects for the team including managing timelines and coordinatingcascadeof information/initiatives and communications channels (email Teams meetings etc.).
• Gathers andconsolidatesdepartmental information and data where needed reporting back asrequired.
• May attend department meetings to ensure knowledge offullaspect oftask.
• Maintains and orders Assets - computers monitors phones.
• Cooperates and coordinates with other administrative/executive assistants in the scope of daily work and ensures office support is available when away from the office.
• Maintain confidentiality of critical information.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience (5years) in a professional role including Executive Assistant experienceor the skill sets and business acumen to excel in administrative work at the executive level.
• A minimum of High School Diploma but a bachelors degree is helpful.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications such as Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint TEAMS OneDriveandabilitytolearn new systems quickly as needed.
• Ability to writeExecutive level documentsmemosand presentationswith strongattention to detailandaprofessional level of written and verbal communications skills.
• Balancing priorities from multiple sources withabilityto prioritize work to meet deadlines effectively.
• This position requiresstrong interpersonal skillsto interact with various levels of managementthe ability to build strong working relationships withgroupsas well aswork independently.
• Must be an organized self-starter showing good judgment and the flexibility to adapt to priority changes and demands.
• Demonstrate logical thinking and computational skills.

At Ferguson we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health dental vision paid time off life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs including mental health coverage gender affirming and family building benefits paid parental leave associate discounts community involvement opportunities and more!

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Pay Range:

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Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

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This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

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Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

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The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A) which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises LLC. is an equal employment employerF/M/Disability/Vet/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity.

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