Executive Assistant, Retail Business Services (RBS)

Amazon; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Executive Assistant to support its Retail Business Services team. This role requires managing complex calendars, organizing events, and coordinating travel for senior executives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in executive support, showcasing superior organizational and communication skills. Join a vibrant team where your contributions can significantly enhance operational efficiency and improve the overall experience for both customers and partners. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering results, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting senior leadership or 3+ years at Amazon.
• Experience managing executive level calendars and travel arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars and scheduling for teams in multiple locations.
• Organize team activities and ensure timely completion of critical tasks.

Skills

Calendar Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Executive Assistant, Retail Business Services (RBS)

About Amazon.com
Amazon.com strives to be Earth's most customer-centric company where people can find and discover virtually anything they want to buy online. By giving customers more of what they want - low prices, vast selection, and convenience - Amazon.com continues to grow and evolve as a world-class e-commerce platform. Amazon's evolution from Web site to e-commerce partner to development platform is driven by the spirit of innovation that is part of the company's DNA. The world's brightest technology minds come to Amazon.com to research and develop technology that improves the lives of shoppers and sellers around the world.

This Executive Assistant will be responsible for handling confidential information and maintaining professionalism in dealing with senior executives. Role responsibilities include managing multiple complex calendars, planning and organizing events of all sizes, and coordinating domestic and international travel. This candidate will help build a positive team environment and establish working relationships inside and outside of the group.

Key job responsibilities

As an Executive Assistant you will:

1. Manage complex calendar and scheduling to support teams in multiple locations
2. Manage domestic and international travel
3. Manage expense report coordination and submission
4. Organize, execute, and assist with team activities (staff meeting agendas, all-hands meetings, off-sites, and team social events)
5. Ensure the timely completion of critical tasks and follow up on matters.
6. Work closely with the leadership team, program managers, recruiting, and other Executive Assistants to provide support to the organization
7. Help to develop & maintain new mechanisms within the team

About the team

The Retail Business Services (RBS) organization is an integral part of Amazon online product lifecycle. The team is designed to ensure Amazon remains competitive in the online retail space with the best product information. The team’s primary role is to create and enhance retail Amazon online catalog, fix products, fulfillment and post buying related defects, improve the selling partner experience and boost store operations efficiency by driving down cost of operations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school or equivalent diploma
2. 5+ years of experience providing support to senior leadership or 3+ years Amazon experience
3. Experience with Executive Level Calendar Management
4. Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree
2. Superior attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
3. Ability to complete complex tasks quickly with little to no guidance and react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround
4. Organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
5. Analytical skills
6. Demonstrated ability to design and improve processes
7. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments at any given time
8. High level of integrity and discretion
9. Impeccable attention to detail
10. Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision

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