Executive Assistant

Werner Enterprises Inc; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Supplemental coverage options

Job summary

Werner Enterprises, a premier transportation and logistics company, is looking for a talented Executive Assistant to join our growing team and support the CCO and COO in driving business forward. You will manage calendars, screen calls, arrange travel domestically and internationally, handle correspondence, meetings, and expense reports, and help ensure smooth executive operations across the company.

We value proactive, organized professionals with strong communication skills and the ability to

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and proactive mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience supporting C-suite leadership is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Discretion with confidential information essential.

Responsibilities

• Support CCO and COO with calendar management and correspondence.
• Organize travel arrangements domestically and internationally.
• Schedule meetings, screen calls, and route messages appropriately.
• Process expense reports and reconcile company credit cards.
• Coordinate office operations, events, and logistics.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Proactive problem solving

Confidentiality

Written & verbal communication

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

Werner Enterprises, a premier transportation and logistics company is looking for talented, innovative and motivated individual to join our growing team and assist us in building revolutionary transportation technology products. As an Executive Assistant at Werner you will have the opportunity to be part of a digital transformation while being surrounded by people who are passionate about building modern products and driving business forward.

Responsibilities

• This position supports the CCO and COO.
• Responsible for organizing and maintaining schedules and correspondence for the appropriate executive(s).
• Managing travel and meeting planning.
• Answering and screening phone calls and meeting requests directed toward executives.
• Filtering and delegating messages as necessary to appropriate department leadership throughout the company.
• Management of individual travel requirements to domestic and/or international locations.
• Arranging travel and hotel accommodations, as necessary.
• Performing routine administrative functions; incoming mail, phone calls/messages, and arranging catering, meetings and conferences.
• Organizing and coordinating office operations/organization, events & luncheons; overseeing and managing the provisioning of supplies, equipment and services that enable the staff to perform their jobs efficiently and effectively.
• Reconciling and completing expense reports on behalf of executives and reconciling their company credit cards on a monthly basis.
• Management of team space & facility requests; including moves and reconfigurations.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• One to two years typing, telephone, or general clerical experience preferred.
• Experience supporting C-suite level leadership.
• Transportation experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Experience proactively managing calendars, scheduling, and coordinating logistics.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures, knowledge of various formats for letters and memos, usually gained through secretarial classes and seminars.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and adapt quickly to changing demands.
• High level of professionalism in both written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders.

We know benefits are critical and we are committed to offering comprehensive and affordable options for you and your loved ones.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan
• stock purchase plan
• paid time off
• life insurance
• disability plans
• other optional supplemental coverage

Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.

Werner Enterprises delivers superior truckload transportation and logistics services to customers across the United States, Mexico and Canada. With 2023 revenues of $3.3 billion, an industry-leading modern truck and trailer fleet, nearly 14,000 talented associates and our innovative Werner EDGE® technology, we are an essential solutions provider for customers who value the integrity of their supply chain and require safe and exceptional on-time service. Werner provides Dedicated and One-Way Truckload services as well as Logistics services that include truckload brokerage, freight management, intermodal and final mile. As an industry leader, Werner is deeply committed to promoting sustainability and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion.