Senior Executive Assistant

Tekion Corp; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekion seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support the CEO with high-level administrative tasks, managing calendars, travel, and communications.

The role requires discretion, superb organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional initiatives with senior leadership. This is an on-site position based in Chennai, India.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in executive support roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
• Experience supporting C-level leaders is required.
• Advanced proficiency with calendaring tools and office platforms.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages intricate and dynamic calendars for CEO, coordinating high-priority meetings and travel.
• Coordinates domestic and international travel with detailed itineraries.
• Prepares executive-level communications, presentations, and materials.
• Liaises with internal/external stakeholders to ensure timely communications.
• Organizes executive events, board meetings, and customer visits with discretion.
• Identifies and resolves administrative and operational issues to enable productivity.
• Tracks action items, deadlines, and follow-ups for alignment.

Skills

Calendar management

Executive support

Discretion

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

About Tekion

Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.

Summary

Provides strategic and high-level administrative support to the CEO and other senior executives. Manages complex schedules, high-stakes communications, and sensitive cross-functional initiatives. Operates with a high degree of autonomy, professionalism, and discretion in support of organizational leadership.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages intricate and dynamic calendars for C-level executives, balancing high-priority meetings, travel, and strategic planning.
• Coordinates complex domestic and international travel arrangements, including detailed itineraries and logistical support.
• Prepares executive-level communications, presentations, and materials for internal and external engagements.
• Acts as a trusted liaison between senior leadership and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring timely and professional communication.
• Organizes executive team events, board meetings, and customer visits with precision and discretion.
• Proactively identifies and resolves administrative and operational issues, enabling executive productivity.
• Tracks critical action items, deadlines, and follow-ups to ensure organizational alignment and accountability.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in executive support roles, including 4+ years supporting C-level leaders
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field preferred
• Advanced proficiency with calendaring tools, communication platforms, and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage confidential information with discretion and sound judgment

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