Executive Assistant, Core Search

Description

The Amazon Shopping organization is seeking an Executive Assistant to support two Directors on our Core Shopping team who lead Amazon Search, in Irvine or Palo Alto, CA.

As these teams build many of the key experiences our customers interact with every time they shop, Customer Obsession is paramount and we're looking for an Executive Assistant who will bring that mindset with them into everything they do.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, has experience building and iterating on strong mechanisms, and works effectively with Executive stakeholders. The Executive Assistant will partner closely with the Directors and contribute to operational rigor, strategic planning support, and EA community initiatives across the broader Shopping organization.

Key job responsibilities

* 5 days/week in our Irvine or Palo Alto office

* Complex calendar management, including coordination across multiple stakeholder groups and time zones, and proactive identification and independent resolution of scheduling conflicts based on executive priority.

* Coordinate the ROB (rhythm of business) for the Directors and their teams, including creating scalable workback plans and mechanisms

* Create team-wide planning tools for goal tracking and milestone management to ensure visibility across Directors leadership teams

* Manage domestic and international travel, and own creating agenda with inputs from the local team(s) and team stakeholders

* Coordinate all aspects of team-wide activities to include offsites, planning sessions, and morale activities

* Contribute to the Shopping EA community through knowledge sharing, participation in recruiting efforts, and assisting in org-wide initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

* 5+ years of senior level leadership support, or 3+ years of Amazon experience

* High school or equivalent diploma

* 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

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.

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USA, CA, Irvine - 74,200. USD annually

USA, CA, Palo Alto - 81,600. USD annually