Executive Assistant, Integrated Supply Chain - The Toro Company

Who Are We?  

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world-class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens, to venues such as St Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career. 

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support our VP, Integrated Supply Chain and ISC Leadership Team. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. The Executive Assistant will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the ISC leadership team and will be responsible for a variety of events, administrative and support tasks.

Your Opportunity:

As an Executive Assistant, you will serve as a key member of a thriving Integrated Supply Chain team providing executive level administrative support, coordination, project management and analysis for Vice President, ISC along with other members of the ISC leadership team.  Fully understand the business and priorities of the team and act proactively, to address needs.

Sponsorship:  

• VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Work Location: 

• The work location is in Bloomington, MN Toro's International Corporate Headquarters.   Fully remote is not available at this time. 

• The current team works 5-days on campus in Bloomington, MN.   There could be occasional and intermittent times when hybrid is available, but generally this team is in the office 5 days a week.

What Will You Do? Key Responsibilities:  

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for: 

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the executive, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, overseeing and coordinating events, and handling correspondence. Provide general support and assist other ISC leadership team members with various tasks as able.

• Coordinate travel arrangements, including booking flights, accommodations, and transportation.

• Prepare and edit documents, reports, and presentations.  Prepare and proofread information including correspondence, PowerPoint slides, handouts, and spreadsheets, ensuring a professional and consistent appearance.

• Assist in organizing and coordinating events, meetings, and conferences.

• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

• Professionally interact with others, including all levels of employees, board members and internal and external stakeholders

• Perform accurate expense reporting and management.

• Responsible for office management, including ordering office supplies and overseeing general office processes

• Conduct research and provide analytical support as needed and may identify opportunities for process improvement.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the executive and the organization.

What Do You Need?  

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements: 

• Skills and Mindsets

  • Proactive and anticipating needs.Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Ability to maintain momentum aside of interruptions, and a high level of energy & drive.Execution discipline & ability to drive results (i.e., Do what we said we would do).

  • Flexibility, along with the ability to prioritize and coordinate a diverse workload under pressure of frequent deadlines and changing priorities. 

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to speak and write in a succinct manner; write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups or employees.

  • Demonstrated success with maintaining momentum and coordinating, despite the absence of updates or details.

  • High level of discretion with confidential topics, and overall professionalism.

  • Demonstrated success with working independently and as part of a team. Ability to build trust-based relationships within the company and its stakeholders.Proven track record of collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve results

• Education & Experience

  • Prior demonstrated success as an Executive Assistant for VP or other C-Suite administrative role.A minimum of 4+ years of administrative support of increasing scope and responsibility.

  • HS Diploma or GED equivalent required (advanced education preferred).

  • Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams), internet knowledge and ability to learn internal system applications.

• Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s degree or advanced education preferred.

  • Prior experience collaborating with an Integrated Supply Chain team is preferred but not required.

What Can We Give You? 

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top-tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits, The Toro company offers employees at our Bloomington, MN HQ location a variety of perks, including: 

• Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment. 

• Location – Conveniently located near both St. Paul and Minneapolis, we are centrally located for most commuters!  

• Food - Take advantage of our on-site café, which serves both breakfast and lunch. With a Caribou Coffee attached, you can grab a snack and a coffee at any time during your day. 

• Wellness - The Toro Company’s HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical well-being, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.  

• Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community. 

• Summer Hours – Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at our Bloomington HQ are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday. 

• Competitive Salary– A reasonable salary estimate is $33/hr to $40/hr (approximately $68,640 - $83,200) for this opportunity.The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the One@Work app, formerly the Even app. 

At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment process for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a potential threat to job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you’ll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities.   

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.