AWS Executive Assistant
Amazon
Description
Amazon’s 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.