Executive Assistant, Amazon Global Sales

Amazon; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud services company is seeking a proactive Executive Assistant to support the VP of EMEA Global Sales. The role requires proven experience with complex calendar management and logistics for domestic and international travel. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, discretion in handling confidential information, and a team-oriented approach to support various executives. This is a full-time position offering opportunities for career growth and mentorship, based in London.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Flexible working culture

Inclusive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven ability to coordinate complex calendars and manage scheduling.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage team activities and meetings.
• Demonstrated professionalism in managing logistics for travel arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate complex calendars and scheduling.
• Manage domestic and international travel arrangements and expense reporting.
• Support and organize team activities including meetings and events.

Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Experience as an Executive Assistant

Experience with executive level calendar management

Experience with domestic or international travel coordination

Experience leading process improvements

Experience in a fast-paced high-tech company

Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a proactive customer obsessed and team oriented Executive Assistant to support the VP EMEA of AWS Global Sales (AGS). This role requires attention to detail organizational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines. The candidate will be comfortable in a fast-paced fluid environment while maintaining great flexibility a sense of humour and composure. The candidate will work autonomously on many projects as required and possess the ability to complete a high volume of tasks with minimal guidance or supervision.

Amazon EAs are the primary point of contact and information flow to and from a variety of teams clients and partners to our senior leaders - we seek to hire and then offer continual development to the very best EAs ready to work in our fast paced customer focused organization.

We are looking for motivated candidates with experience of supporting executives at the VP level and who can demonstrate expertise with complex diary management travel arrangements and expense recording as well as the set-up budgeting and active management of small to mid-scale events for their teams.

Superior attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines and juggle multiple requests is critical. Integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism in dealing with senior executives is imperative. A flexible approach is a must and the ability to change direction at a moments notice.

As a community the EAs work together to deliver large scale events and to share workload when priorities demand additional support - commitment to teamwork is essential.

AWS Global Sales drives adoption of the AWS cloud worldwide enabling customers of all sizes to innovate and expand in the cloud. Our team empowers every customer to grow by providing tailored service unmatched technology and consistent support. We dive deep to understand each customers unique challenges then craft innovative solutions that accelerate their success. This customer-first approach is how we built the worlds most adopted cloud. Join us and help us grow.

Key job responsibilities

• Coordinate complex calendars and scheduling with professionalism and care
• Support and organize team activities including meetings events and collaborative sessions
• Manage domestic and international travel arrangements including logistics and expense reporting
• Partner with internal teams including Recruiting Facilities and HR to ensure seamless operations
• Monitor and facilitate completion of key deliverables and action items

A day in the life

As Executive Assistant to our EMEA VP you will orchestrate a fast-paced environment requiring exceptional organizational skills and discretion. You will manage complex domestic and international travel coordinate internal and external meetings with C-suite executives and global customers and liaise with PR teams for media appearances and industry events. The role demands strategic calendar management across multiple time zones organization of quarterly business reviews and team off-sites while serving as the primary point of contact for stakeholders. You will be crucial in enabling the VPs effectiveness while ensuring seamless operations across the EMEA organization.

About the team

About AWS

Diverse Experiences

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 hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas fresh perspectives and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & Career Growth

Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work / Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications
• Experience as an Executive Assistant
• Experience with executive level calendar management
• Experience with domestic or international travel coordination
• Experience leading process improvements
• Experience in a fast-paced high-tech company
• Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

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 for more information. If the country / region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Key Skills

Business Development,Customer Service,Revenue Growth,Cloud,Account Management,CRM,New Customers,ROI,Sales Activities,Territory,Business Relationships,Sales Floor,Sales Goals,Sales Process,New Clients

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Administrative Support

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1