Executive Assistant

Cornerstone OnDemand Ltd.; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Simon-Kucher is seeking an Executive Assistant in the United States with remote options for California and Washington. You will act as a trusted operational and strategic partner to two Partners, managing calendars, inboxes, meetings, and cross‑functional coordination across borders and time zones.

You will anticipate needs, exercise discretion, and contribute to process improvements while supporting leadership, clients, and colleagues in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; 10+ years supporting senior leaders.
• Exceptional organization and prioritization with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication with senior stakeholders.
• Emotional intelligence, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Proactive and adaptable; anticipate needs and work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage Partners' calendars and inboxes around strategic priorities.
• Prepare Partners for key meetings with context, materials, and pre-reads.
• Track deadlines, decisions, and commitments for early risk identification.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings; lead ad hoc projects to boost efficiency.
• Support client-facing work: scheduling, CRM updates, travel, and logistics.
• Collaborate across countries and functions on business needs and budgets.

Skills

Executive support

Prioritization

Discretion

Communication

Proactiveness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Zoom

Slack

Job description

To support the teams working on our exciting projects, we are looking for

Executive Assistant

In the United States - Remote: California | Washington

This role intentionally combines the breadth of a traditional Administrative Assistant position with the depth, judgment, and proactive partnership of a senior Executive Assistant. It supports two Partners in a global consulting environment by ensuring operational excellence, disciplined priority management, and reliable follow-through across client work, business development, firm leadership, and recruiting.
The role goes beyond task execution. You will serve as a high-trust extension of the Partners; bringing order, clarity, and foresight to a fast-moving environment so the Partners can stay focused on high-impact work.

What makes us special:

• Become part of a unique entrepreneurial team. Think independently, use your initiative, and take some risks. Entrepreneurship is a powerful force that drives the growth not only of our firm but our clients and people.
• Unlock the power of opportunity. Advance your career in a thriving company with a startup feel. We invest in your professional development every step of the way.
• Work in a values-driven culture. At Simon-Kucher, our vision is to become the world's leading growth specialist. Our values guide the way we do business and communicate our distinctiveness. They sum up what we stand for, influence our culture, and drive how and why we do things.
• Invest in your future. All US and Canadian employees enjoy 401(k) & RRSP benefits with company matching.
• Prioritize your health and well-being. No matter where you live, we offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
• Enjoy balance and flexible working. Be empowered to do your best work – whether it’s from home or in the office.

About You:

• You’ll be a trusted operational and strategic partner to the Partners, bringing structure, foresight, and sound judgment to their day-to-day work.
• You’ll anticipate needs, manage competing priorities with discretion, and help create a focused, efficient, and professional experience for Partners, clients, and colleagues.

How you will create an impact:

Executive Support

• Manage Partners’ calendars and inboxes around strategic priorities, proactively resolving conflicts and prioritizing communications.
• Prepare Partners for key meetings with the right context, materials, and pre-reads.
• Track priorities, deadlines, decisions, and commitments to ensure consistent follow-through and early risk identification.

Meeting & Project Coordination

• Coordinate internal and external meetings, calls, and events from planning through follow-up.
• Lead ad hoc projects and process improvements that increase efficiency and responsiveness.

Client & Business Development

• Support client-facing work through scheduling, CRM updates, contracts, travel, gifting, and other logistics.
• Maintain client and prospect information and opportunity pipelines to support business development.
• Coordinate marketing and profile-building initiatives, including conferences, webinars, white papers, outreach, and content.

Cross-Functional Operations

• Coordinate with Partners, firm leadership, clients, and external partners across countries and time zones.
• Partner with Legal, HR, Marketing, IT, Operations, Finance, and Accounts Payable on business needs, budgets, and expenses.
• Provide backup support for other assistants and contribute to office initiatives and continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience, with 10+ years supporting senior leaders in consulting, professional services, or similarly fast-paced environments.
• Exceptional organization, prioritization, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage complexity and competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence working with senior stakeholders and clients.
• High emotional intelligence, discretion, and sound judgment, with the ability to handle confidential information.
• Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to anticipate needs, work independently, and navigate challenges with tact.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and collaboration tools including Teams, Zoom, and Slack.
• Strong problem solving, accuracy, follow-through, and service orientation.

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Partners’ time and priorities are well managed, with calendars and inboxes aligned to what matters most.
• Meetings are well prepared, organized, and run smoothly, with fewer last‑minute issues.
• Deadlines and commitments are tracked and reliably met, with risks identified early.
• Partners are more focused, less reactive, and better supported in their day‑to‑day work.
• Clients, colleagues, and teams experience smooth, responsive, and consistently professional coordination throughout all initiatives.

Total compensation for this role includes base salary, eligibility for annual merit-based increases, and a comprehensive benefits package.
The base salary range for this position is between $95,000 to $105,000 per year for U.S. roles. Specific compensation within these ranges will depend on factors such as experience, skills, and location. Salary ranges are reviewed periodically to ensure alignment with market conditions.
Benefits for eligible employees include paid time off, 13 paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy with more than 2,200 employees in 30+ countries. Our sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our clients. We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy - product, price, innovation, marketing, and sales, based on deep insights into what customers want and value. With 40 years of experience in monetization topics of all kinds, we are regarded as the world’s leading pricing and growth specialist.

Simon-Kucher is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.

We believe in building a culture that embraces belonging, creating an environment in which our people feel valued, are able to be themselves and feel their contribution matters. If we get that right, great things will happen; people will grow faster, innovate, feel valued, and create better outcomes for everyone – our people, our clients and, of course, our business.

Simon-Kucher North America Talent Acquisition Team
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