Job Description

A Place Where People Matter. 

Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you.

Executive Assistant:

As an Executive Assistant, you will provide high-level administrative duties for Executive Leaders using a high degree of independent judgment and discretion. Assignments include tasks of a non-routine and non-repetitive nature and require extensive working knowledge of all company procedures and practices. You will handle a broad scope of confidential and proprietary information.

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for the completion of all assignments and/or projects assigned by executive leaders.
• Coordinates extensive travel arrangements (domestic and international) and manages executives complex calendar.
• Screens incoming calls, e-mail, mail, visits, problems and other relevant matters for appropriate action. Maintains follow-up system on actions required on a periodic basis.
• Ensures executives are always aware of their schedule.
• Provides basic technical support to the executives.
• Plans meetings and other events as required such as our culture club events and other related activities
• Processes executives complex expense reports.
• Composes and prepares a variety of correspondence and reports. Initiates or responds to inquiries and reports potential problems and assists in the solution in these areas.
• Assists in the development and preparation of presentation slides and materials.
• Provides support, as needed, on evenings and weekends (generally from home). 
• Performs liaison activities relative to their involvement or the company’s participation in major business and civic organizations; may plan some events.
• Collaborate with employees (all levels), customers, suppliers, and others.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned. May assist other executives as needed.

What You Need:

• Four-year degree preferred or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of progressively responsible administrative experience with at least five years supporting C-suite executive level management.
• High level of resourcefulness with knowledge of company operations.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interact with people at all levels both internally and externally.
• Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook skills. Ability to provide basic technical assistance related to i-phone, i-pad, laptop, etc.
• Experience in coordinating extensive travel arrangements and calendaring/scheduling.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to handle diverse work assignments
• Ability to provide basic technical support and learn new programs easily.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Skill in producing clear and concise memos, letters, and reports.
• Ability to work well and maintain professional composure under pressure and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to use discretion and confidentiality in handling day-to-day activities.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to take initiative and be self-motivated.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Where You'll Work:

This is a hybrid-based role that will report out of our corporate headquarters in Downers Grove, IL.

Pay & Benefits:

• The salary range is $90,000 - $115,000. This role is also eligible for incentive pay.
• The specific salary offered to a candidate may be motivated by a variety of factors including the candidate’s meaningful experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
• Available employee benefits include health, vision, and dental. We also provide 401k matching for retirement and flexible time off.

What You Can Expect: 

• Strong  work/life flexibility
• To be surrounded by an  inclusive   team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company
• To be rewarded for your contributions with a  targeted annual company bonus   and  annual salary reviews
• Competitive pay and benefits

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients  essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives   from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees  support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a  Total Rewards package  that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to   support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports  sustainable solutions  for the world around us so that we can do our part to   help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe! 

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry. 

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.

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