Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
About FTC Solar
FTC Solar is a global provider of solar tracker systems, technology, software, and engineering services. We are driven by our commitment to renewable energy, operational excellence, and continuous innovation. Our culture is founded on the core values of Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, and Excellence. We seek individuals who share these values and who are motivated to contribute to our mission of advancing sustainable energy solutions worldwide.
Position Purpose
The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and strategic support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and serves as a critical liaison between the executive office, internal teams, and key external stakeholders. This position ensures the efficient management of executive priorities, office operations, and customer engagement initiatives. The role offers a unique opportunity for a motivated, business-oriented professional to develop leadership and analytical skills in preparation for future advancement toward a Chief of Staff or executive leadership role.
Primary Responsibilities
Executive Support
- Provide comprehensive administrative and strategic support to the CEO, including complex calendar management, prioritization of commitments, and preparation of executive briefings.
- Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, logistics, and expense reporting.
- Draft, edit, and manage correspondence, reports, and presentations with accuracy and professionalism.
- Anticipate needs, identify priorities, and ensure optimal alignment of the CEO’s time with organizational objectives.
Office Management
- Oversee the daily operations of the Ft. Lauderdale office, ensuring a professional, efficient, and organized work environment.
- Manage office vendors, contracts, supplies, and facilities maintenance.
- Plan and execute internal meetings, events, and executive visits.
- Partner with HR and IT to support onboarding, workspace management, and office infrastructure.
Sales Coordination
- Collaborate with the sales leadership team to align CEO engagement with key accounts and business priorities.
- Utilize Salesforce to track account activity, analyze engagement cadence, and recommend adjustments to optimize executive outreach.
- Coordinate CEO and executive travel for customer visits and key meetings, ensuring strategic alignment with corporate objectives.
- Facilitate collaboration with board members and executive sponsors to develop and maintain a two-quarter customer engagement plan.
- Apply analytical reasoning and business judgment to prioritize high-value customer interactions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field required.
- Minimum of five (5) yearsof experience providing executive-level administrative support.
- Exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities with professional presence and discretion.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Salesforce or similar CRM systems preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the renewable energy, technology, or engineering industries.
- Familiarity with sales operations, project management, or business analytics.
- Experience managing budgets, expenses, and cross-functional initiatives.
- Demonstrated interest in executive leadership and professional growth toward a Chief of Staff capacity.
Working Conditions
FTC Solar offers a competitive compensation structure, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Unlimited vacation and 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- 401(k) plan with company match
- A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture that values innovation, excellence, and employee success
FTC Solar is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. For us, this is not just a set of words or metrics. It drives our culture, creativity, and future success. We support our employees and foster an environment where new ideas and perspectives are celebrated and encouraged. When our employees thrive, FTC Solar thrives. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
