- 3+ years of professional or military experience
- Experience with executive level calendar management
- Experience with domestic or international travel coordination
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
- Impeccable attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments while maintaining commitment to deadlines
- Strong organizational and problem solving skills with a team orientated philosophy
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of groups such as senior management, peers and outside companies
- High level of integrity and discretion
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
- 3+ years experience assisting at the executive level
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
- Bachelor’s degree
- Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills
- Desire and aptitude for learning new concepts on the job
- Ability to maintain composure and switch tasks efficiently in a rapidly changing environment
- Highly motivated, organized individual who is able to work effectively with minimal supervision
- Ability to quickly learn organizational structure and the objectives of the team
- Ability to build a strong internal network
- Must demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for customers and Amazon’s vision
- Sense of humor and ability to work while having fun in an extremely ambiguous environment
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $50,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $107,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on 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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Amazon Business and Corporate Development has an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant looking to jump into the fast-paced world of Biz Dev.
This role will support several directors across a Vice President’s org, providing unique exposure to some of Amazon’s most innovative and interesting partnership engagements. A proven track record of effective time management, taking initiative, working independently, delivering exceptional results, and exceeding expectations is important. You should thrive under pressure, have an interest in strategic business, and—most importantly—possess a good sense of humor (our team prides itself on its fun culture!).
This role requires attention to detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines, efficient organizational skills, and the ability to switch gears at a moment's notice. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information, and professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the company is key. The candidate will possess the ability to complete complex tasks and projects quickly with little to no guidance, react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, and take effective action without having to know the total picture.
Key job responsibilities
• Effectively and proactively supporting across the Vice President’s organization
• Complex calendar management
• 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 time-sensitive, confidential information and ensure the action required is addressed in a timely manner.
• Assist with event coordination (including team meetings and morale events)
• Catering and supply orders
About the team
The Corporate Business Development (CorpBD) team is a centralized business development function that manages Amazon’s most complex and high-impact partnerships.
Innovation is what makes our team tick. We improve our customers’ experiences, forging partnerships, striking deals, and driving strategies across a wide span of verticals.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, this could be the team for you.
