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Executive Assistant , Amazon Ads Strategy and Partnerships

Amazon, New York, NY, United States


This job is with Amazon, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a self-motivated, highly organized, customer obsessed EA to support the leader of Amazon Ads Business Development (Ads BD). You will act as partner to a small and senior team developing and scaling strategic partnerships that drive innovation, revenue growth, and long-term collaboration within the advertising industry.

You will function as a key contributor within an often fast paced and deal-driven team, interacting frequently with internal and external EAs and senior executives. A high degree of diplomacy, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information is essential, as is the ability to turn on a dime, thrive in ambiguous situations, and deliver high-quality results without knowing the whole picture. You will juggle competing priorities with excellent judgment, flexibility, and a positive team and service-oriented attitude. Impeccable attention to detail is required. Clear written and verbal communication is a must, as is a comprehensive understanding of the organization, leadership team structure, and business partner/stakeholder roles.

This role requires five (5) days a week in office.

Key job responsibilities
- Manage complex calendars and scheduling for multiple executives across different time zones
- Drive continuous improvement through process optimization and new mechanisms
- Coordinate and execute team activities, including staff meetings, all-teams, offsites, and team events
- Manage sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of discretion
- Schedule & manage cost-effective travel, both domestic and international
- Attending key meetings, tracking and helping drive completion of key deliverables, ensuring timely follow-up on pending items
- Serve as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders
- Build relationships and work collaboratively with Executive Assistants throughout the team, across the company, and with our most critical external partners

About the team
Amazon Ads is one of the fastest-growing businesses at Amazon, helping brands of all sizes connect with hundreds of millions of customers across Amazons properties and beyond. Within Amazon Ads, the Strategic Business Development (SBD) & Partnerships team is responsible for identifying, negotiating, and scaling high-impact partnerships with some of the worlds most influential technology and media companies. We lead executive relationships and new business initiatives with strategic named partners, working cross-functionally across Amazon to unlock mutually beneficial growth opportunities. Our team operates with a startup mentality inside a global organization-moving fast, thinking big, and building from scratch when needed. This is a high-visibility, high-ownership role embedded in a small, fast-moving team where your work will directly shape the teams goals.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
- 5+ years of executive assistant experience
- High school or equivalent diploma
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.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, NY, New York - 81,600.00 - 142,800.00 USD annually