Executive Assistant - Richmond, VA

Company: Lansing Building Products
Location: Richmond
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

Lansing Building Products has supplied professional contractors with high-quality building products since its founding in 1955. Led by third generation President & CEO Hunter Lansing, we remain true to the family values and mission of Respect, Service and Excellence in everything we do. With the 2020 acquisition of Harvey Building Products' distribution business, the company brings under one roof 1,600 associates, serving customers in 100+ branches across 35 states. As we look to the future, Lansing is focused on taking the industry by storm through a best-in-class experience for our associates and our customers.Lansing Building Products has a fabulous role in our executive suite! This individual will serve as our right hand, our second brain, our enthusiastic supporter, and our drill sergeant. This job is fun, challenging, and rewarding.This role will provide professional administrative support to our President & CEO and serve as a liaison to board members, associates, clients, internal and external executives, and the public. This role will also have responsibility over various projects and activities that support the overall mission and vision of Lansing Building Products. The best candidate for this position will enjoy working in a fast-paced and demanding setting, with the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities, possess creative and flexible problem-solving skills, and be able to work independently as well as in a team setting.Our Ideal CandidateBuilds and maintains good relationships across Lansing Building Products with our associates, customers, and suppliers.Director of first impressions. Triages queries to resolution.Enjoys having fun, yet knows when to focus. Embraces the Lansing Building Products Style.Disciplined execution - do what you say you are going to do, when you say you are going to do it.Keeps the team organized, efficient, and on time - manages and maintains calendars and schedules to ensure meetings are booked accurately, run smoothly, and rescheduled as needed.Prepares draft correspondence, agendas, reports, executive expense reports, arranges conference calls and board meetings. Archives internal documents.Takes charge, plans, organizes and facilitates periodic special events, activities, and other necessities for small and large groups when appropriate.Coordinates travel arrangements including airline, hotel, car rental, driver reservations as needed (per company travel guidelines).Provides back up support to other members of the executive team.QualificationsDemonstration of poise, hospitality, and exceptional interpersonal skills.Advanced written and verbal communication skills (with sensitivity to confidentiality).Ability to set and meet deadlines.Attentive to details, efficiency and organization, with a desire for continuous improvement.Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional, office environment.Physical DemandsThis is largely a sedentary role, requiring use of typical office equipment such as a computer, phone, copier, check scanner, etc.Position Type and Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Some "off-hour" work may be required, as needed.TravelVery limited. Less than 5% annual travel expected.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Thank you for your interest in our company. Lansing Building Products is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to building a diverse team of qualified individuals. Unfortunately, we are not able to follow-up with every applicant. We run an in-depth process for candidates with whom we identify a potential fit. Please continue to monitor your email for updates on the position.

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