We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing global organization and be part of a highly-functioning Executive Assistant Team. This important role provides administrative support to the President of nVent’s Electrical Connections segment. In working with internal and external contacts, including Executive Leadership Team members, they will deal with a wide range of highly sensitive issues under tight deadlines. This role is a perfect fit for someone who enjoys working in a team environment, as the Executive Assistant (EA) will be part of the Electrical Connections Executive Leadership Team and the Executive Assistant team.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Provide pro-active executive administrative support to the President, Electrical Connections, and additional support to Electrical Connections Leadership Team members as needed including: management of team calendar and operating system, and coordination of team meetings and events. Act as a thought partner in the supporting function.
• Manage and schedule the calendars including prioritizing and resolving related conflicts and competing demands, proactively scheduling important meetings with internal and external individuals, and maintaining an organized global function.
• Organize and coordinate domestic and international travel accommodations and plans; prepare expense reports in line with company policies and procedures.
• Draft and prepare correspondence, presentations, and internal communications to support key business initiatives.
• Compose, proofread and answer routine correspondence; prepare selective summaries and any follow-up actions for the supported leaders.
• Coordinate, plan, and organize small-to large-scale meetings, both onsite and via Microsoft Teams applications.
• Must have the ability to be open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
• Collaborate with Executive Assistant Team on executive coverage, Board of Director meetings and large scale in-office meetings.
• Develop, prepare, monitor, and maintain special projects and programs as requested.

YOU HAVE:

• Preferred college degree in business management or related field, or training / experience in executive assistant skills, office management and/or administrative studies.
• A minimum of 7+ years supporting C- Level Executives.
• A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams; with the desire to learn evolving technology platforms to help support overall communications.
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capabilities coupled with an ability to be a resourceful team player who is extremely effective independently.
• Proven time management and organizational skills including the ability to manage calendars and effectively maintain records and files.
• Expert level written and verbal communications.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high-performance goals in a growing and fast-paced environment.
• Experience in collaborating with Executives and their teams.
• A strong sense of confidentiality and urgency in all tasks, adaptability to various competing demands, and the ability to demonstrate the highest level of support and response with concise communication.
• Experience in organizing meetings onsite and online, preparing and monitoring event budgets, assisting with travel (domestic & international).

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

  • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

  • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

  • Innovative & adaptable

  • Dedicated to absolute integrity

  • Focused on the customer first

  • Respectful and team oriented

  • Optimistic and energizing

  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Pay Transparency

nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.

Compensation Range:

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.

• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.

• Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.