Your Impact
"The primary purpose of this role is to enable the effectiveness and productivity of the Vice President level company officers and thereby the business unit, by providing varied and complex Operations, administrative, and logistical support. This individual operates as the primary liaison with internal business partners and external customers or stakeholders, on behalf of a Vice President
(VP).
What you will do;
- Provide administrative support needs of the VP up to and including responsibility for routing or answering routine correspondence, preparing communication and other documents, developing presentation materials using graphics and graphs, and other reporting duties. Must be able to transmit effective executive communication on behalf of the VP, at the discretion of their leader and as appropriate.
- Proactively maintain and manage calendars for one or multiple Vice Presidents. Ensures that leader(s) are prepared with supporting materials and detailed information for day-to-day operations and meetings.
- Act as the contact person for internal and external customers and use good judgment to respond to requests; may communicate on behalf of the VP(s).
- Produce a wide variety of routine and complex documents, reports, presentations, and other correspondence using advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite with minimal direction from the Supervisor; organize and create orderly systems.
- Work with or provide confidential and sensitive information and exercise discretion concerning its dissemination.
- Coordinate and manage special events, including scheduling dates, sending invitations, providing logistical support, catering, and ordering supplies and materials.
- Assist with department budget or expense reports; help maintain compliance; may perform some analysis or make projections about department budgets; produce spreadsheet reports as requested; may assist in the development of budgets.
- Collaborate with VP(s) to ensure excellent onboarding experience for new employees within the scope of their business unit, up to and including arranging for an effective workspace and tools critical for their new role.
- Coordinate all aspects of the VP travel, including flight, hotel, rental car, itinerary, etc, and serves as a contact person during the trip, proactively prepares materials (reports, binders, itineraries, passports, etc) needed for a successful and productive trip.
- Consistently plan, and manage time effectively, coordinate project information and materials for easy accessibility, and delegate responsibilities when appropriate.
- Complete internet research and/or use internal resources to find solutions to daily problems.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 5 years of experience as an administrative assistant supporting senior-level leaders.
- Proven admin or assistant experience in a matrixed corporate environment
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate priorities, adjust, and problem-solve on behalf of an executive based on the needs of the leader and the business.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Office 365).
- Excellent time management skills, proven ability to multitask and prioritize one’s work.
- Ability to maintain confidential information with unquestionable discretion.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, commensurate with Senior Executive level communication expectations in the marketplace.
- Demonstrate active listening skills (adaptable, proactive) & decision-making.
- Customer service oriented and demonstrated professionalism.
- Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
- Excellent research skills – the ability to find an answer when he/she doesn’t have one.
Preferred Qualifications:
Where You’ll Be;
- Associates are required to relocate to the Charlotte region to foster collaboration and facilitate improved testing and support.
- Lowe’s supports a Flex Office concept where in-person work is required two days per week at the Charlotte Tech Hub
- Most business meetings are planned around the Eastern time zone.
About Lowe’s
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than $86 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.
