Business Administration Lead

The Business Administration Lead is pivotal in supporting the Group President and their executive team. The individual will manage administrative tasks such as calendaring and travel planning while also embracing higher-level responsibilities like strategic planning, project management, and interdepartmental coordination. This role is essential for optimizing the executive's time and ensuring the effective execution of strategic initiatives.

What You Will Do:

• Administrative Support:

  • Oversee the executive's calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel plans.

  • Manage correspondence, emails, and communications on behalf of the executive.

  • Organize and prepare meeting materials, take detailed notes, and follow up on action items

• Strategic Planning:

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of business strategies.

  • Offer recommendations and consultation to department leaders to enhance teamwork and efficiency.

  • Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess team performance.

• Project Management:

  • Lead and coordinate special projects and initiatives from inception to completion.

  • Ensure timely completion of creative projects and strategic business initiatives.

  • Identify and address core issues within business processes and make actionable recommendations.

• Interdepartmental Coordination:

  • Serve as a liaison between the executive and other departments, fostering smooth communication and collaboration.

  • Filter and prioritize information to keep the executive well-informed and focused on critical issues.

Position Details:

• This role is based out of the Ecolab headquarters office in St. Paul, MN and will be on-site 5 days per week.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• 5 years of professional experience

• 2 years of project management or related work

• 2 years of communication planning or strategic communication experience

• Proficiency in office software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)

• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Experience with PowerBI and Smartsheet

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

• Experience with project management and strategic planning

• Leadership and problem-solving abilities

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• High attention to detail and ability to multitask

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Benefits

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At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

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