Requisition ID: 65883

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

This role in summary

Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for an Executive Assistant to provide secretarial and administrative support primarily to the NAR Sales Senior Vice-President and other members of the NAR Sales Staff as needed. This role conducts a range of diverse administrative and staff functions.

This role is onsite at our Riverview Campus in Benton Harbor, MI location

Your responsibilities will include

• Provide secretarial and administrative support primarily to the NAR Sales Senior Vice-President and other members of the NAR Sales Staff as needed.

• Handling of confidential documents and access to highly discretional information.

• Manage schedules & calendars, as well as organize global travel schedules and prepare itineraries and all logistics involved (hotels, transport, arranging visas if applicable, etc.)

• Draft correspondence, organize and coordinate internal/external meetings & materials (e.g. Board of Directors, Finance Committee, Audit Committee and Town Hall meetings)

• Provide support for invoice processing and expense reporting, as well as other office or administrative duties Coordinate with other assistants to help develop and drive best practices & proactively resolve issues and create value for team

• Get involved and lead initiatives in support of United Way and other charity and volunteer engagements sponsored by Whirlpool

• Communicates verbally and in writing, in a succinct and action oriented manner, summarizing information appropriately for an executive audience.

• Develops and maintains great working relationships with all partners and support functions (e.g. Executive & administrative assistants, procurement, HR, facility, finance, etc.). Shows up with a positive, teamwork-oriented attitude and flexible approach.

• Work in a dynamic environment by organizing and prioritizing work proactively and managing multiple tasks simultaneously; works with others to achieve high results

• Work independently with limited supervision; Willingness and ability to take initiative, anticipate issues, and offer solutions

• Learn and adjust quickly as new needs arise; Exercises judgment to identify and prioritize issues for the team

Minimum requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

• 7+ years of experience in an administrative role

Preferred skills and experiences

• Associates Degree

• Experience supporting Senior Executives

• Excellent PC skills, including strong proficiency in Google Slides, Sheets, and Docs as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, Internet search engines, etc.

• Communication and time management skills

• Organization and Structure

• Learning Agility RSRWH

What we offer

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

• Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.

• Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.

• Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers (http://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/) . Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/WhirlpoolCorp/) , Twitter (http://twitter.com/whirlpoolcorp) , LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/whirlpool-corporation/life/) , Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/whirlpoolcorp/) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/WhirlpoolCorporation) .

At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

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