Senior Executive Assistant
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026. Cargill scores A on the Alion truth index.
Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living.
Our 155,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life’s essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With over 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing-today and for generations to come.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Senior Executive Assistant will provide comprehensive support to the Senior Vice President of Food NA Marketing & Strategic Pricing by managing complex calendars, coordinating key business activities, and anticipating organizational needs. In this role, you will exercise independent judgment, demonstrate exceptional prioritization skills, and effectively navigate competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Key Accountabilities
- Apply detailed knowledge of department operations and infrastructure, policies and procedures to perform moderately complex administrative processes.
- Serve as a trusted partner by proactively identifying scheduling risks, recommending alternatives, and helping prioritize high-value activities.
- Solicit, collect and organize documentation and data to perform moderately complex data entry into one or more systems.
- Plans, coordinates and confirms logistics for more complex meetings and travel.
- Anticipate administrative, logistical, and operational needs and proactively implement solutions with minimal direction.
- Navigate a complex, matrixed multinational organization by understanding reporting lines, decision rights, and stakeholder priorities across businesses, enterprise functions, and geographies to drive work forward efficiently.
- Handle complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma, secondary education level or equivalent.
Minimum of four years of administrative, coordinator, executive support, or related experience.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of an organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced, highly matrixed organization.
- Experience coordinating budgets, expenses, events, and leadership team logistics.
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs, exercise sound judgment, and proactively identify and implement solutions with minimal direction.
Position Information
This position is located in Wayzata, Minnesota
Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
The expected salary for this position is $30-40 an hour. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.
At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions). Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.
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