At AWS, we are seeking a dedicated, resourceful, and customer-obsessed Executive Assistant to support two Directors in the AWS Industries - Telecom team. This role will report directly to the Director - GTM and Solutions - Telco. This role requires attention to detail, solid organizational skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while juggling multiple requests across teams. The Executive Assistant will act as a seamless extension of the Directors and will work closely with other Executive Assistants throughout the team and organization. The ideal candidate will be a detail oriented, experienced planner with the demonstrated ability to respond effectively and efficiently while maintaining flexibility, composure and a good sense of humor.
The successful candidate will be trusted to handle confidential and sensitive information, and be able to work professionally with a wide range of people from senior business executives to front line engineers. The ideal candidate will have experience working well in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment, managing ever-shifting calendars; planning and organizing internal and external events, and coordinating travel. This role will work closely with the team on large scale operation topics such as event management, site visits, communications, and space planning. The successful candidate will complete complex tasks and projects quickly with little to no guidance, be very strong in anticipating the business needs of the leaders, and react with appropriate urgency and action to unanticipated developments or situations.
AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector.
Key job responsibilities
• Management of complex calendar and scheduling to support teams in multiple locations
• Manage domestic and international travel
• Manage expense report coordination and submission
• Organize, execute, and assist with team activities (staff meeting agendas, all-hands meetings, off-sites, and team social events)
• Track and help drive completion of key deliverables and follow up on incomplete items
• Act as a liaison for direct reports
• Management of team space, including moves and reconfigurations
• Work closely with the leadership team, recruiting and other Executive Assistants to provide support to the organization
• Document writing, editing, and readiness
• Have fun at work and help others do the same.
About the team
Join our international, diverse team, which is going above and beyond for our customers cross Industry. The team focuses to deliver the best results for our customers by working backwards from their needs. The team works together and is driven by customer obsession and supporting our customers on their cloud journeys.
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of senior level leadership support experience
- Experience with executive level calendar management
- Experience with domestic or international travel coordination
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of senior level leadership support experience
- Experience managing multiple calendars
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
- Experience prioritizing and handling multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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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
USA, WA, Seattle - 80,200.00 - 97,400.00 USD annually