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Valmont Industries, Inc.

Director, Investor Relations

Valmont Industries, Inc., Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197

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Valmont Industries, Inc.

Valmont Plaza, Omaha, NE 68154

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A Brief Summary of This Position As a key member of the Investor Relations (IR) team, the Director of Investor Relations plays a critical role in advancing Valmont’s relationship with the investment community through strategic event management, investor‑focused communications, and impactful messaging. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer, this role leads the Investor Relations function, driving strategy and execution of IR‑specific programs including quarterly earnings calls, investor conferences, roadshows, and overseeing development of compelling presentations, scripts, and press releases.

Essential Functions

This position reports directly to the Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer and may have one or more direct reports, depending on team structure and business needs.

This role requires up to 15% travel domestically or internationally, including overnight stays.

Oversee and direct the strategy, planning, scheduling, and execution of all investor relations events including quarterly earnings calls, investor conferences, analyst days, non‑deal roadshows, and post‑earnings calls.

Develop, own and drive the annual IR strategy and engagement calendar, coordinating closely with sell‑side analysts, institutional investors, and internal stakeholders.

Independently manage incoming investor inquiries and correspondence, proactively providing clear, accurate, and consistent information to maintain investor confidence and streamline communication channels.

Develop comprehensive and impactful investor marketing materials including investor presentations, financial profiles, and IR website content.

Collaborate with CEO, CFO, Finance Business Partners, Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Marketing/Communications teams to continuously refine investment thesis in response to ongoing evolution of Company strategy.

Serve as a senior advisor to the executive team on investor trends, risks, and opportunities; shape messaging to align with evolving capital markets expectations.

Engage with internal leaders and teams to develop key messages and themes for quarterly earnings calls, investor conferences and strategic investor communications.

Lead the drafting of press releases and strategic announcements relevant to investors, analysts, and rating agencies, including acquisitions, partnerships, commercial developments, and strategic updates.

Serve as the primary day‑to‑day spokesperson for investors and analyst inquiries, effectively communicating Valmont’s financial results, strategy, and business performance, enabling timely responses and reducing reliance on senior management for routine investor inquiries.

Provide senior management with actionable insights based on investor feedback, stock performance analysis, market sentiment, peer benchmarking, competitive intelligence and opportunities to strengthen investor relations.

Maintain and enhance IR databases, capturing insights from investor interactions and providing analytical reporting to inform strategic IR engagement.

Occasionally travel with management to investor conferences and roadshows, facilitating high‑quality investor interactions and effective message delivery.

Other Important Details About The Role

Perform strategic analysis on Valmont, peers, and market dynamics to inform executives and influence investor messaging.

Proactively identify continuous improvement opportunities within investor relations processes, systems, and stakeholder engagement strategies.

Required Qualifications of a Director‑Level Candidate

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, communications, or related field with a 8+ years of relevant experience or associate’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience or 12+ years relevant experience in investor relations, corporate finance, or financial communications.

Proven experience leading investor relations strategy at a public company and managing high‑impact investor events and communications, including quarterly earnings processes, investor/analyst days, and executive scripting.

Demonstrated ability to partner directly with C‑level executives and provide actionable capital markets insights.

Track record of developing and executing investor relations strategies that support valuation, shareholder engagement and corporate positioning.

Strong analytical and financial acumen with proficiency in interpreting financial statements and modeling, market data, and shareholder analysis.

Exceptional verbal and written communications skills with the ability to clearly and effectively communicate complex financial concepts.

Proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and deliver consistently under tight deadlines.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and experience with financial analysis platforms such as FactSet, Bloomberg or Capital IQ.

Strategic thinker with sound judgment, decision‑making capabilities, and ability to influence across all organizational levels.

Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and demonstrated ability to engage and collaborate effectively with external investor audiences and internal stakeholders.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

MBA or master’s degree in finance, economics, communications, or related field.

12+ years of relevant experience, ideally including investor relations leadership at a public manufacturing company or sell‑side/buy‑side analyst role.

Advanced proficiency with investor analytics platforms, financial modeling tools, and shareholder databases.

Working Environment And Physical Efforts Work is typically performed in an office environment. The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods and frequently uses hands and arms while working on the computer. Minimal physical effort is required, with occasional travel expectations. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Minimal lifting up to 15 pounds is occasionally required.

Benefits

Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid short‑term and long‑term disability including maternity leave

Work Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one‑on‑one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Machinery Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Farming

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