Amazon Business and Corporate Development has an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant looking to jump into the fastpaced world of Corp Dev.
This role will support three Directors on the Corporate Development team who are responsible for executing acquisitions investments and strategic transactions in partnership with businesses across Amazon. The role provides unique exposure to some of Amazons most impactful transactions and broad visibility to businesses across the company.
A proven track record of effective time management taking initiative working independently delivering results and exceeding expectations is important. You should have strong judgement and keen sense of when to take action when faced with ambiguity. Experience executing complex tasks under tight deadlines and balancing multiple critical requests with appropriate prioritization is a must. A demonstrated history of working crossfunctionally with other Executive Assistants is key. You should be highly detailoriented and demonstrate sound written and oral communication. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism when interacting with senior professionals both inside and outside the company is critical.
Key job responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Effectively and proactively support 3 Directors based in Seattle Boston and San Francisco.
Complex calendar management and optimization
Expense reimbursement
Coordinate global schedules travel arrangements and seamless meeting logistics such as video conferencing and conference calls for internal and external meetings
Organize prioritize and appropriately handle timesensitive confidential information and ensure the action required is addressed in a timely manner
Event coordination both internal and external
Space management
Catering and supply orders
A day in the life
*Team Culture*
Here at Amazon we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employeeled affinity groups in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazons culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives learn and be curious and earn trust.
*Work/Life Balance*
Our team also puts a high value on worklife balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here which is why we arent focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead were happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and wellbalanced lifeboth in and outside of work.
*Mentorship and Career Growth*
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures and were building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a betterrounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
About the team
Corporate Development (Corp Dev) is a dedicated team that works with Amazons business units and senior leadership to identify evaluate and execute strategic acquisitions and investments that accelerate the next phase of Amazons growth. Our teams regularly work with external companies and startups to find new opportunities and potential partnerships. A few notable acquisitions include Twitch Ring eero Audible IMDB Wondery Whole Foods Kiva Systems and IMDB.
5 years of executive assistant experience
Experience with executive level calendar management
Experience with domestic or international travel coordination
Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
Experience leading process improvements
Experience in a fastpaced hightech company
Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency
Bachelors degree
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $66800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.