Executive Assistant, Worldwide Pricing & Promotions

Description

The Worldwide Amazon Stores organization is looking for an Executive Assistant who wants to work in a fast-paced, exciting, and growing organization. We are looking for someone to support two Directors on our Promotions & Events team in Seattle, Washington.

This Executive Assistant will be responsible for handling confidential information and maintaining professionalism in dealing with senior executives. Key role responsibilities include managing multiple complex calendars, planning and organizing events of all sizes, keeping close tabs on workback plans, and coordinating domestic & international travel. This candidate will help build a positive team environment and establish working relationships inside and outside of the group.

A successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Excellent organization, planning, time management and problem-solving acumen
- Ability to work in a highly ambiguous environment
- Passion and enthusiasm for Amazon’s retail business and the Amazon.com vision
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational and communication skills, a team-orientated philosophy, and sharp problem solving skills
- Ability to quickly learn quickly and an aptitude for learning new concepts on the job
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines
- Ability to drive clarity and pose key question to support strategic organizational objectives


Key job responsibilities
- Manage complex calendars for leaders and teams multiple locations
- Manage domestic and international travel
- Oversee expense reports for leaders
- Organize, execute, and assist with team activities
- Ensure the timely completion of critical tasks and follow-up on pending matters
- Work closely with the leadership team, program managers, recruiting, and other Executive Assistants to provide support to the organization
- Willingness to exercise a strong backbone and look around corners
- Help to develop & maintain new mechanisms within the team
- Organize and coordinate in-person onsite support for the largest sale events worldwide
- Key partner in program management and tracking critical deliverables
- Manage space in particular allocations of multiple office locations

Basic Qualifications

- Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience leading process improvements
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
- Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency
- Bachelor's degree
- 5 years of executive assistant experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.