Strategic Executive Sales Assistant
Voith GmbH Group, Appleton, Wisconsin, United States, 54914
The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5.2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family‑owned companies in Europe.
Voith Paper is hiring for:
Interested to learn about Voith? Check out our video "Voith careers" on YouTube.
Reasons you’ll love working here:
Flexibility with Work/Life Balance
Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
401K with generous company match
Summary The Strategic Sales Assistant is a trusted partner to top level leadership, providing advanced administrative support while driving strategic initiatives that impact business growth and enhanced customer experience. This role combines executive‑level coordination and execution with business analysis, project management and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is highly proactive, commercially savvy and capable of influencing outcomes through strategic insight and world‑class execution.
Responsibilities Executive Partnership
Act as a strategic advisor and right hand to the senior leadership; ability to be a strategic “sparring” partner to key stakeholders.
Be the central point of execution in driving key projects and programs which support long‑term strategic plan.
Play an essential role in the development of high‑impact initiatives.
Sales Strategy & Business Intelligence
Analyze sales performance data including KPI’s to identify trends and provide actionable insights to influence decision‑making.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Sales, Product Support, Mill/Field Service, Customers) to solve issues and drive enhanced customer experience.
Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as the primary liaison between senior leadership and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
Represent executives in select meetings to support and drive execution.
Lead or coordinate strategic projects that drive business growth, operational efficiency and customer experience.
Values
Ensure all activities comply with company policiesincluding safety and compliance.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a culture where ownership, respect, teamwork and customer centricity are the North Star.
Required Skills/Abilities
Strong analytical and trouble‑shooting skills are essential.
Exceptional organizational, communication and strategic thinking skills.
Interpersonal savvy is critical with strong influencing skills.
Demonstrated leadership in coordinating stakeholders with varying priorities to deliver high‑impact outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing or related field preferred.
Strong understanding of sales, previous sales experience a plus.
Executive presence and ability to influence at senior levels.
Previous experience with Salesforce and SAP would be plus.
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Frequent talking, hearing, sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling/squatting, keyboard use.
Occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs, climbing, reaching, rotation/twisting.
Occasional exposure to noise up to 100 dBA.
* This job description is not all encompassing; however, it is intended to be a general description of the responsibilities of this position.
Don’t meet every single requirement but think you would be a good fit for our team? We encourage you to apply – your unique skills may be just what we need for this or other roles!
Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.
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Voith Paper is hiring for:
Interested to learn about Voith? Check out our video "Voith careers" on YouTube.
Reasons you’ll love working here:
Flexibility with Work/Life Balance
Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
401K with generous company match
Summary The Strategic Sales Assistant is a trusted partner to top level leadership, providing advanced administrative support while driving strategic initiatives that impact business growth and enhanced customer experience. This role combines executive‑level coordination and execution with business analysis, project management and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is highly proactive, commercially savvy and capable of influencing outcomes through strategic insight and world‑class execution.
Responsibilities Executive Partnership
Act as a strategic advisor and right hand to the senior leadership; ability to be a strategic “sparring” partner to key stakeholders.
Be the central point of execution in driving key projects and programs which support long‑term strategic plan.
Play an essential role in the development of high‑impact initiatives.
Sales Strategy & Business Intelligence
Analyze sales performance data including KPI’s to identify trends and provide actionable insights to influence decision‑making.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Sales, Product Support, Mill/Field Service, Customers) to solve issues and drive enhanced customer experience.
Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as the primary liaison between senior leadership and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
Represent executives in select meetings to support and drive execution.
Lead or coordinate strategic projects that drive business growth, operational efficiency and customer experience.
Values
Ensure all activities comply with company policiesincluding safety and compliance.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a culture where ownership, respect, teamwork and customer centricity are the North Star.
Required Skills/Abilities
Strong analytical and trouble‑shooting skills are essential.
Exceptional organizational, communication and strategic thinking skills.
Interpersonal savvy is critical with strong influencing skills.
Demonstrated leadership in coordinating stakeholders with varying priorities to deliver high‑impact outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing or related field preferred.
Strong understanding of sales, previous sales experience a plus.
Executive presence and ability to influence at senior levels.
Previous experience with Salesforce and SAP would be plus.
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Frequent talking, hearing, sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling/squatting, keyboard use.
Occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs, climbing, reaching, rotation/twisting.
Occasional exposure to noise up to 100 dBA.
* This job description is not all encompassing; however, it is intended to be a general description of the responsibilities of this position.
Don’t meet every single requirement but think you would be a good fit for our team? We encourage you to apply – your unique skills may be just what we need for this or other roles!
Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.
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