Kum & Go Hiring for Solar Transport – Administrative Assistant Job at Des Moines, IA Full Time

Solar Transport is seeking an Administrative Assistant that will provide a high level of administrative support by assisting with efficient and effective management of a diverse range of activities. This challenging and rewarding position has a high level of visibility and requires excellent communication skills, presentation, and PowerPoint skills. If you’re an extremely organized, computer savvy, and enjoy interacting with a variety of people, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

What you’ll do

• Assist on special projects: manage the Solar Transport intranet site, driver wage data research, design customer presentations and communication, update Driver handbooks, and participate in quarterly QPS sessions
• Analyze and document business processes: work with select associates to document business processes and standard operating procedures. Provide management with feedback updates and recommendations
• Provide coordination and administrative support for Solar Senior Leadership by planning, organizing, and assisting with prioritization of tasks of the Senior Leaders and their functional teams
• Serve as the administrative point for key projects by assisting with the development and maintenance of project plans
• Schedule group meetings, create agendas, and record key actions and decisions

What we’re looking for

• Ability to work independently and be proactive
• Highly organized and motivated
• Ability work under pressure and prioritize
• High attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information
• Demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy
• Flexibility and ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented, and time-critical environment

Other key requirements

• Strong PowerPoint and presentation skills required
• Relocation to the Des Moines, IA area required

Leadership Competencies

• Communication: Delivers clear, effective communication and listens to others
• Conceptual/Systems Thinking: Recognizes patterns, trends, themes, and connections in information to develop innovative ideas and solutions
• Constructive Engagement: Expresses ideas and disagreements, constructively resolves conflict, and encourages others to do the same
• Customer Orientation: Meets the expectations and needs of internal and external customers
• Decision Making: Makes good decisions in a timely manner
• Empowerment: Takes initiative and solves problems
• Talent Development: Maximizes potential and improves overall performance
• Influence: Proactively builds relationships and influences others
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Accurately assesses problems and effectively and efficiently arrives at solutions
• Strategic Thinking: Understands the current state and is able to visualize the ideal state and how to achieve it

About Solar Transport and Krause Group

Solar Transport is a family focused company. With more than 40 locations, our drivers make it home every night. We genuinely value our team and go above and beyond to reward their hard work. Solar Transport is among the nation’s best when it comes to tank-truck carriers and logistics providers. For over 50 years, Solar has strived to set the standard in how refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, ethanol and jet fuel are managed, transported and delivered helping our customers become more productive and profitable.

Krause Group is a Midwest U.S. based parent company comprising a diverse set of domestic and international businesses with over 5,000 associates. These companies include Kum & Go, L.C., a convenience retail chain with more than 400 stores in 11 states—Solar Transport, the Des Moines Menace F.C., and Krause Group Real Estate. Internationally, Krause Group is parent to the historic Enrico Serafino and Vietti wineries and Casa di Langa based in Piedmont, Italy.

Solar Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer