EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Belong. Believe. Be You. Belden.

Propel your career surrounded by a diverse team of innovative, goal-oriented individuals who are pursuing the next generation of connectivity solutions. At Belden, you’ll participate in work that will challenge you and position you to excel. You’ll collaborate with colleagues from around the world, gaining exposure to a broad base of expertise and perspectives.

Together, we’ll continue on a journey of innovation, creating a connected world and paving the way for automation. Join us and let’s build the future.

Job Summary:

Propel your career surrounded by a diverse team of innovative, goal-oriented individuals who are pursuing the next generation of connectivity solutions. At Belden, you'll participate in work that will challenge you and position you to excel. You'll collaborate with colleagues from different functions and from around the world, gaining exposure to a broad base of expertise and perspectives. This role will support the Americas Solutions Commercial Go to Market Team that consists of 5 leaders, while directly reporting into the VP of Commercial Operations & PMO. Location to be based out of our amazing Chicago Customer Innovation Center and office, although remote will be considered for the perfect candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain calendars, itineraries, and expense reports
• Set up and coordinate meetings and conferences
• Handle all travel arrangements, domestic and international
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and materials for presentations
• Maintain a comprehensive filing system for all correspondence, reports, and documentary records
• Plan, organize, and complete major projects/meetings, including venue, travel arrangements, and accommodations
• Confidentially handle incoming/outgoing correspondence/communications and initiate the appropriate response or action require
• Produce accurate written (e.g. Word) and graphical (e.g. slides/presentations) communications, with proper formatting
• Provide administrative support to the Americas Solutions Commercial Go-to-Market team of five

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in an Executive Assistant role. College degree preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience considered. 
• High level of administrative skills.
• Experience working in jobs where confidentiality is critical.
• Manages ambiguity and changing schedules.
• Ability to adapt to varying leadership styles and preferences.
• Some experience working with travel agents on travel, meeting and event planning that can be international in nature.
• A strong team player, who will be willing to help as part of the overall executive administration team.
• Microsoft Office skills - Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Must be able to interact with all levels within an organization.
• Good organizational, oral, and written communications skills are essential.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Applicants can expect a base compensation range of $53,500 - $80,200 plus benefits and additional incentives based on the level of the role.  This is the reasonable estimate that Belden believes it might pay for this job based on applicable circumstances at the time of posting. Belden may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law, and commensurate with the applicant’s experience, qualifications, and geographical location. 

Belden also offers hybrid and remote work practices where feasible and provides employees with benefits that could include health/dental/vision, long term/short term disability, life insurance, HSA/FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, paid leave for volunteer work in your community, training opportunities, professional talent management and succession planning, corporate health well-being initiatives and a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability!

Let’s Write the Next 100 Years Together. 
Join a global community striving to improve connectivity and security. The work we’re doing puts our people on the front lines of impacting lives and shaping the future. Propel your story of innovation by helping Belden write the next chapter in ours. Shape your future at Belden.

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These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.