Executive Assistant, Sales

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plan with match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Nutrien is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support senior leaders in the North American Fertilizer and International Sales teams. Located in Deerfield, IL, you will manage calendars, travel, reports, and budgets while coordinating with multiple stakeholders to ensure seamless operations.

You will draft and edit communications, maintain records, and contribute to a respectful, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary certificate or diploma in Business, Communications or related field.
• 5+ years providing confidential administrative support to senior leaders in a large organization.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong judgement, discretion handling sensitive information.
• Excellent organization and time management with ability to manage priorities.
• Strong writing/editing skills and attention to detail.
• Professional, service-oriented and collaborative working style.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential executive administrative support for VP, North American Fertilizer, VP, International Sales and Customer Service team; including calendar and email management, report generation, expense management, and general administrative tasks.
• Coordinating large-scale meetings, including venue coordination, budget tracking, travel and meal arrangements.
• Manage calendar scheduling, meeting logistics, materials preparation, meeting minutes/action items and follow-ups.
• Coordinate complex domestic and international travel including itineraries, flights, hotels, ground transportation and visas as needed.
• Draft, edit, proofread and quality-check correspondence, presentations and reports.
• Support department operations including electronic and paper records management, procurement of supplies and services and general office administration.
• Process expense reports and assist with SG&A budget preparation, tracking and forecasting.
• Partner effectively across leadership teams and stakeholders, contributing to a productive, respectful and inclusive culture.
• Support a variety of other tasks as required.

Skills

Strong writing/editing

Excellent organization/time management

Professional/service-oriented

Collaborative working style

Strong judgment/discretion

Education

Post-secondary certificate/diploma in Business/Communications or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

The successful candidate will support the VP, North American Fertilizer, VP, International Sales and their team. As an experienced executive assistant, you will work closely alongside the Vice President’s as their trusted confidant, supporting the delivery of exceptional quality support and services to internal and external stakeholders.

This position is located in Deerfield, IL.

What You'll Do:

• Provide confidential executive administrative support for VP, North American Fertilizer, VP, International Sales and Customer Service team; including calendar and email management, report generation, expense management, and general administrative tasks
• Coordinating large-scale meeting, including venue coordination, budget tracking, travel and meal arrangements
• Manage calendar scheduling, meeting logistics, materials preparation, meeting minutes/action items and follow-ups
• Coordinate complex domestic and international travel including itineraries, flights, hotels, ground transportation and visas as needed
• Draft, edit, proofread and quality-check correspondence, presentations and reports
• Support department operations including electronic and paper records management, procurement of supplies and services and general office administration
• Process expense reports and assist with SG&A budget preparation, tracking and forecasting
• Partner effectively across leadership teams and stakeholders, contributing to a productive, respectful and inclusive culture
• Support a variety of other tasks as required

What You'll Bring:

• Post-secondary certificate/diploma (or equivalent training) in Business, Communications or related field
• 5+ years providing confidential administrative support to senior leaders in a large, complex organization
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong judgment, discretion and ability to handle sensitive information
• Excellent organization and time management; able to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong writing/editing skills and high attention to detail
• Professional, service-oriented approach and collaborative working style

The salary range for this role, in Deefield, IL, is between $51,400 - $88,000. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.

In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee. Details will be discussed through the application process.

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.

Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien

At Nutrien, we never stop growing, because our world never does. Our size can help us weather a storm, but with that ability comes great responsibility—to our growers and customers, our employees and shareholders, our communities, and the planet.