Executive Assistant 1 - Marketing (Hybrid - Seattle, WA)
Nordstrom, Seattle, WA, United States
Job Description
We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Executive Assistant 1 (EA1) to support senior Marketing leaders. This role plays a critical part in enabling leadership effectiveness through exceptional calendar management, thoughtful prioritization, and strong day-to-day execution.
A Day in the Life... Calendar Management & Leader Enablement
Own end-to-end calendar management for assigned leaders, including proactive prioritization, preparation, and coordination of meetings and events.
Actively assess meeting purpose, participants, and timing to ensure the leader’s time is aligned to top priorities.
Anticipate conflicts, identify trade-offs, and recommend solutions before issues arise.
Partner with other Executive Assistants to align calendars across senior leaders and ensure seamless scheduling.
Team Meeting Preparation
Coordinate the rhythm of the business for the assigned organization – understanding standing team meetings and ensuring that each meeting is scheduled at the right cadence with the right attendees.
Prepare agendas and pre‑reads as needed; ensure the right materials and context are available in advance.
Support large‑scale meetings (e.g., leadership forums, Town Halls, planning sessions, recognition meetings) through material creation, scheduling, logistics, and coordination.
Administrative & Operational Support
Coordinate travel plans, including itinerary creation, adjustments, and expense reconciliation.
Manage expenses, invoices, and administrative processes with accuracy and timeliness.
Maintain accurate organizational charts and distribution lists for Inventory Operations teams.
Relationship Building & Ways of Working
Build strong working relationships with Executive Assistants across Marketing, Digital, Merchandising, and other areas of the business.
Serve as a trusted connector and information hub, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration.
Contribute to continuous improvement of EA best practices, rhythms, and operating standards.
You Own This If You Have...
Demonstrated experience in an administrative or executive support role, ideally supporting senior leaders.
Exceptional calendar management skills, with a proven ability to prioritize, anticipate needs, and manage complexity.
Strong attention to detail and follow‑through; you reliably close loops and keep work moving.
High degree of proactiveness and task velocity; you see what needs to be done and act.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable working with leaders at all levels.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
Experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to streamline workflows and increase throughput, driving greater efficiency and productivity.
Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel.
A service‑oriented mindset and commitment to enabling leaders and teams to do their best work.
This role is hybrid and requires working onsite four days per week in Seattle, WA.
We've got you covered... Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:
Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement, and Paid Time Away
Life Insurance and Disability
Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
Pay Range Details $27.75 – $44.25 Hourly
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location. For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants, Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after a conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal., Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location‑specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.
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A Day in the Life... Calendar Management & Leader Enablement
Own end-to-end calendar management for assigned leaders, including proactive prioritization, preparation, and coordination of meetings and events.
Actively assess meeting purpose, participants, and timing to ensure the leader’s time is aligned to top priorities.
Anticipate conflicts, identify trade-offs, and recommend solutions before issues arise.
Partner with other Executive Assistants to align calendars across senior leaders and ensure seamless scheduling.
Team Meeting Preparation
Coordinate the rhythm of the business for the assigned organization – understanding standing team meetings and ensuring that each meeting is scheduled at the right cadence with the right attendees.
Prepare agendas and pre‑reads as needed; ensure the right materials and context are available in advance.
Support large‑scale meetings (e.g., leadership forums, Town Halls, planning sessions, recognition meetings) through material creation, scheduling, logistics, and coordination.
Administrative & Operational Support
Coordinate travel plans, including itinerary creation, adjustments, and expense reconciliation.
Manage expenses, invoices, and administrative processes with accuracy and timeliness.
Maintain accurate organizational charts and distribution lists for Inventory Operations teams.
Relationship Building & Ways of Working
Build strong working relationships with Executive Assistants across Marketing, Digital, Merchandising, and other areas of the business.
Serve as a trusted connector and information hub, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration.
Contribute to continuous improvement of EA best practices, rhythms, and operating standards.
You Own This If You Have...
Demonstrated experience in an administrative or executive support role, ideally supporting senior leaders.
Exceptional calendar management skills, with a proven ability to prioritize, anticipate needs, and manage complexity.
Strong attention to detail and follow‑through; you reliably close loops and keep work moving.
High degree of proactiveness and task velocity; you see what needs to be done and act.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable working with leaders at all levels.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
Experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to streamline workflows and increase throughput, driving greater efficiency and productivity.
Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel.
A service‑oriented mindset and commitment to enabling leaders and teams to do their best work.
This role is hybrid and requires working onsite four days per week in Seattle, WA.
We've got you covered... Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:
Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement, and Paid Time Away
Life Insurance and Disability
Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
Pay Range Details $27.75 – $44.25 Hourly
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location. For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants, Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after a conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal., Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location‑specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.
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