AWS Executive Assistant
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Amazons mission is to build a workplace where Amazonians can invent on behalf of our customers. The AWS Global Sales (AGS) organization is looking for a flexible proactive multi-tasking Executive Assistant who wants to be part of a collaborative innovative customer-obsessed multi-functional team. We are looking for someone who is motivated by helping leaders and their teams operate with greater efficiency to support the Vice President of North America Sales for Amazon Web Services. This position can be located in either New York City NY or Arlington VA.
In this role you will have the opportunity to work with a multi-functional global team and will support the VP by managing and optimizing calendars supporting travel and participating in team leadership meetings to drive effective follow-up to key actions and projects. This role will require the ability to manage multiple requests and priorities simultaneously meet deadlines and show flexibility to change direction when needed. You will apply your curiosity business acumen and strong judgement to effectively prioritize work and react with appropriate urgency to emerging situations. Bias for action willingness to roll up your sleeves and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across all levels of the organization will support your success in this role. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information is crucial.
Key job responsibilities
Provide seamless support to the Vice President and leadership team to support organizational priorities
Proactively manage leaders calendars with attention to accuracy detail and allocation of time to promote productivity; recognizing the need to re-prioritize as appropriate
Coordinate domestic and international travel in compliance with existing policies and procedures ensuring effective use of time and resources
Organize and manage meetings off-sites and team-based events
Anticipate challenges and plan accordingly ahead of need (outside of calendaring i.e. staffing development talent pipeline etc.)
Understand business priorities and proactively look for ways to improve processes to create efficiency and scale for the leadership team ranging from organizational communication mechanisms to tools to planning meetings
Plan the annual organizational calendar and facilitate the integration and prioritization of emerging priorities
Track and help drive completion of key deliverables and follow up on outstanding items
Review and copy-edit business documents communications and presentations with a high level of accuracy
Support and at times manage small to medium projects based on organizational needs and professional development interests
Operate in a leadership role with the North America Sales EA team and build relationships by working collaboratively with Executive Assistants throughout the team and across the company.
Proactively look around corners and take the initiative to alert leaders on future actions required of them potential scheduling conflicts and other forward-looking items.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel Word SharePoint and PowerPoint)
- Bachelors degree or equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years of experience providing Executive Assistant support for senior level executives.
- Experience with domestic and international travel and event coordination.
- Experience in mentoring leading and coaching
- Experience in written and verbal communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences including senior leadership
- Experience prioritizing and handling multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines
- Can work proactively and independently meet deadlines and deliver on projects and tasks
- Experience with space planning
- Demonstrates passion and enthusiasm for the customer experience and Amazons vision.
- Values frugality and efficiency uses resources wisely and creatively.
- Highly motivated organized individual who is able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Meets/exceeds Amazons leadership principles requirements for this role
- Meets/exceeds Amazons functional/technical depth and complexity for this role
- Detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
- High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and dealing with professionals inside and outside the company.
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
In this role you will have the opportunity to work with a multi-functional global team and will support the VP by managing and optimizing calendars supporting travel and participating in team leadership meetings to drive effective follow-up to key actions and projects. This role will require the ability to manage multiple requests and priorities simultaneously meet deadlines and show flexibility to change direction when needed. You will apply your curiosity business acumen and strong judgement to effectively prioritize work and react with appropriate urgency to emerging situations. Bias for action willingness to roll up your sleeves and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across all levels of the organization will support your success in this role. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information is crucial.
Key job responsibilities
Provide seamless support to the Vice President and leadership team to support organizational priorities
Proactively manage leaders calendars with attention to accuracy detail and allocation of time to promote productivity; recognizing the need to re-prioritize as appropriate
Coordinate domestic and international travel in compliance with existing policies and procedures ensuring effective use of time and resources
Organize and manage meetings off-sites and team-based events
Anticipate challenges and plan accordingly ahead of need (outside of calendaring i.e. staffing development talent pipeline etc.)
Understand business priorities and proactively look for ways to improve processes to create efficiency and scale for the leadership team ranging from organizational communication mechanisms to tools to planning meetings
Plan the annual organizational calendar and facilitate the integration and prioritization of emerging priorities
Track and help drive completion of key deliverables and follow up on outstanding items
Review and copy-edit business documents communications and presentations with a high level of accuracy
Support and at times manage small to medium projects based on organizational needs and professional development interests
Operate in a leadership role with the North America Sales EA team and build relationships by working collaboratively with Executive Assistants throughout the team and across the company.
Proactively look around corners and take the initiative to alert leaders on future actions required of them potential scheduling conflicts and other forward-looking items.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel Word SharePoint and PowerPoint)
- Bachelors degree or equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years of experience providing Executive Assistant support for senior level executives.
- Experience with domestic and international travel and event coordination.
- Experience in mentoring leading and coaching
- Experience in written and verbal communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences including senior leadership
- Experience prioritizing and handling multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines
- Can work proactively and independently meet deadlines and deliver on projects and tasks
- Experience with space planning
- Demonstrates passion and enthusiasm for the customer experience and Amazons vision.
- Values frugality and efficiency uses resources wisely and creatively.
- Highly motivated organized individual who is able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Meets/exceeds Amazons leadership principles requirements for this role
- Meets/exceeds Amazons functional/technical depth and complexity for this role
- Detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
- High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and dealing with professionals inside and outside the company.
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 NY New York - 81600.00 - 142800.00 USD annually
USA VA Arlington - 74200.00 - 129800.00 USD annually
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Personal Assistant Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Calendar Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative Experience
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- Google Suite
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