Job Details

Executive Business Partner

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in: Fargo, ND

Application Deadline: February 11, 2026

Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.

Job Summary

The Executive Business Partner provides high-trust executive support, business coordination, and time management for the company's leaders in roles of Vice President (VP) and/or Senior Vice President (SVP). Operates as a key driver of communication, follow-through, and productivity.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Serves as a business partner to one or more VP or SVP-level executives, proactively aligning priorities, driving outcomes, and optimizing decision-making.
• Supports enterprise-level initiatives on behalf of the executive, ensuring alignment with the executive's priorities and goals, working across departments with timely execution.
• Orchestrates executive time and focuses with a strategic lens - filtering, prioritizing, and sequencing engagements based on enterprise impact.
• Coordinates and assists in the planning and execution of cross-functional meetings and follow-ups.
• Prepares materials, presentations, and communications to support executive decision-making to maximize readiness and agility.
• Tracks action items, monitors progress on key initiatives, and supports timely follow-through.
• Anticipates roadblocks and propose solutions - functioning as a trusted advisor with strong business acumen.
• Facilitates communication between the executive and other stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion in navigating complex organizational dynamics.
• Upholds operational excellence and alignment with corporate strategy.
• Supports planning and execution of internal and/or external events or conferences.
• Consistently handles sensitive information with the utmost care, ensuring confidentiality and discretion.
• Seeks opportunities for process improvement and enhanced efficiency within the executive office.

Non-essential Functions

• Coordinates activities such as conferences, trade shows and other industry-specific events.
• Attends and participates in training programs, as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (or equivalent 2-year college program) or completion of a specialized technical program.
• 2+ years VP+ level executives or business operations.
• Exceptional judgment, communication, and leadership skills.
• Solid understanding of business processes and how administrative functions relate to the business.
• Possesses an understanding of the company's role with both customers and vendors.
• Prior success in corporate functions, demonstrated process improvement mindset.
• Previous experience in project management, supply chain, or sales and marketing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly proficient knowledge of and demonstrated expertise in digital applications and Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, OneNote, OneDrive, SharePoint).
• SAP experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to speak and write in a sharp, succinct, and positive manner that demonstrates the professional image of the company and the executive/partner relationship.
• Emotionally intelligent collaborator who builds strong partnerships and demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills.
• Operates effectively both independently and in team settings, proactively identifying solutions and driving outcomes.
• Exercises sound judgment, discretion, and tact in handling sensitive information and complex business matters.
• Forward-looking strategic thinker, who anticipates needs, and actively seeks opportunities to improve outcomes.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills to interpret and manage complex operational and business information.
• Adaptable and comfortable with shifting priorities.
• Delivers exceptional internal and external customer service with professionalism, positivity, and accountability.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships and collaborates effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Growth-minded, resourceful, and action-oriented with a commitment to operational excellence.
• A natural leader who can get things done.

Physical Requirements

Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day: Occasionally 0 33% Frequently 34 66% Continuously: 67 100%

• Lift from Waist:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
• Lift from Floor:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Frequently
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
• Carried for Distance:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all

Physical Activity

Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:

• Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Continuously
• Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently
• Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently
• Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
• Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all
• Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently
• Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
• Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally
• Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally
• Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Occasionally
• Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Continuously
• Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally
• Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously
• Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Continuously
• Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Frequently
• Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Occasionally