Working at Watlow

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a great living and be part of a thriving cross functional community? Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone and lead with service and humility.

About the Role

As the Executive Assistant, you will find an exciting opportunity for an individual to provide senior level support to the Executive C-Suite team. The ideal candidate will be able to work individually as well as in a team environment. You will report to the Chief Financial Officer but will also provide support to the Chief Executive Officer and other members of the Executive Team as applicable.

Working within our constructive culture as the Executive Assistant, you will advance and develop your autonomy, mastery, and purpose, through coaching and leadership provided by your team leader.

Watlow understands that you can't do your best work if you don't have a real understanding of the Watlow business as well as strong relationships with team members from across the organization. At Watlow you will have many opportunities, both formally and informally, to build and maintain the cross-functional knowledge and relationships that you need for a successful and rewarding career.

In the role of Executive Assistant, you would be located at our Technology and Development Center/Manufacturing Center of Excellence that is located at our headquarters location in St. Louis, MO.

This role is 100% onsite with some flexibility for occasional work from home.

Your Key Responsibilities

As an Executive Assistant, you will provide high-level administrative support to the Executive Team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and facilitating efficient communication and coordination. You will act as a gatekeeper and liaison, managing schedules, organizing meetings, and performing various administrative tasks to enhance the executives' effectiveness and productivity. Additional responsibilities include:

• Provide Senior Level Executive support for writing / responding to emails, preparing memos for team and enterprise communications on behalf of the C-Level Executives
• Scheduling and active management of Executive calendars, arranging / coordinating meeting and various enterprise meetings and events
  • Proactively managing sensitive calendar and executive request matters
  • Someone that has presence and can operate with the utmost respect of team members and trust in to sharing confidential / sensitive information
• Preparation of certain meeting materials, including basic agenda, presentations and aligning team members for certain meetings needs / task
  • Complete certain special projects including creating PowerPoint presentations, financial spreadsheets, special reports, and agenda material as needed
• Management of certain day to day business request and supporting team members on getting needed direction / decisions to streamline decision-making
  • Flexibility and resourcefulness are critical
• Excellent written and verbal communication. Ability to comfortability navigate in a dynamic and growing global business environment
• Excellent time management for both themselves, as well as support of Executives time management
  • Directing basic request away from the Executive to most effective decision-maker or resolving the request themselves
• Limited potential travel to support larger meetings or enterprise events
• Other duties as assigned from time to time, including supporting other departments or Executives as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business administration, management or related field
• Proven experience as an executive assistant or similar role, preferably supporting C-suite executives or senior management
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally at various levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software applications
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in completing tasks
• Strong problem solving and ability to anticipate needs and proactively address issues

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms and collaboration tools
• Previous experience preparing PowerPoint presentations for executives

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan

The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us. The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:

• Annual Achievement Award
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Onsite wellness clinic
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at .