Executive Assistant & Office Manager

Bluemercury; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluemercury, the luxury beauty retailer, seeks an Executive Partner & Office Manager to provide high-level support to the CEO and manage the Long Island City corporate office. You will orchestrate calendars, travel, board materials, vendor relations, and office operations to ensure a seamless, welcoming environment that reflects Bluemercury's premium standards.

This role requires exceptional organization, discretion, and the ability to balance strategic and daily tasks in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• 5+ years in executive support or office management.
• Experience supporting a CEO or senior executive.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive with strong follow-through and problem-solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Discretion with confidential information.
• Professional, polished, warm, service-oriented demeanor.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift/move boxes up to 25 lbs.
• Retail, beauty, luxury, or consumer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, high-level administrative support to the CEO, including calendar management, scheduling, meeting coordination, and travel.
• Manage the CEO’s daily schedule and resolve conflicts and competing priorities.
• Prepare and update presentations, decks, and executive materials.
• Generate reports and coordinate collection of business-related recaps.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings with appropriate materials and prep.
• Own and maintain the company organizational chart with HR.
• Serve as a key contact for interactions with the CEO.
• Manage correspondence, expenses, contacts, and other admin tasks.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Support leadership and Board meetings, events, and executive engagements.
• Organize calendars, travel, conferences, and cross-functional activities.
• Provide day-to-day technology and admin support, coordinating with IT.
• Assist with special projects for the CEO.

Skills

Organizational skills

Proactivity

Communication

Judgment

Discretion

Service orientation

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

With locations in coveted neighborhoods across the country, Bluemercury takes beauty personally. Founded on a client-first service model that emphasizes hyper-personalized, high-quality experiences, the leading luxury beauty destination and Macy’s, Inc. nameplate offers a highly curated and premium product assortment across a range of categories. Bluemercury is redefining modern luxury in beauty and as it evolves, it remains committed to its exceptional customer service origins and embraces its purpose to be the ultimate specialist in the beauty of its clients. For more information, please visit www.bluemercury.com.

Job Summary:

The Executive Partner & Office Manager is a dual-role position responsible for providing high-level support to the CEO while overseeing the day-to-day operations and experience of the Bluemercury corporate office in Long Island City.

This role requires a highly organized, proactive, and service-oriented individual who can effectively manage the CEO’s priorities while ensuring the office is organized, well-maintained, and running seamlessly. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, anticipates needs, exercises sound judgment, and is comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Executive Support

• Provide proactive, high-level administrative support to the CEO, including complex calendar management, scheduling, meeting coordination, and travel
• Manage the CEO’s daily schedule and proactively identify and resolve conflicts and competing priorities
• Prepare and update presentations, decks, and other executive materials for meetings, leadership discussions, and presentations as needed
• Generate reports and coordinate the collection of business-related recaps
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, ensuring the CEO has the appropriate materials, information, and preparation
• Own and maintain the company organizational chart in partnership with HR, ensuring it accurately reflects organizational structure, reporting relationships, and changes
• Serve as a key point of contact for individuals and organizations interacting with the CEO
• Manage correspondence, expenses, contacts, and other administrative responsibilities
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with a high degree of discretion
• Support leadership meetings, Board meetings, special events, and other executive engagements
• Work cross-functionally to organize calendars, complex activities, travel, conferences etc
• Provide day-to-day support with technology and other administrative needs, including troubleshooting and coordinating with IT or other resources when needed
• Provide
• Assist with special projects and other priorities on behalf of the CEO

Office Management

• Own the day-to-day operations, organization, and presentation of the Bluemercury corporate office, ensuring the space is consistently clean, organized and welcoming
• Manage office supplies, hospitality needs, incoming and outgoing mail, packages, deliveries, and couriers
• Manage relationships with office vendors and service providers and coordinate invoices and services as needed
• Help maintain the overall appearance and functionality of the space, including keeping products, samples, supplies, and other materials organized and appropriately stored
• Ensure conference rooms and shared spaces are organized, properly equipped, and ready for meetings and visitors
• Partner with HR, IT, Finance, and other teams on workplace needs and initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve office operations, organization, and the overall workplace experience

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in executive support, office management, workplace operations, or a related role
• Experience supporting a CEO or senior executive strongly preferred
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Highly proactive with strong follow-through and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential information
• Professional, polished, warm, and service-oriented demeanor
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift/move boxes up to 25 lbs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact comfortably with executives, employees, vendors, and external partners
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
• Experience in retail, beauty, luxury, or consumer environments is a plus

Core Competencies

• Executive Partnership: Anticipates needs and enables the CEO to operate effectively.
• Organization & Execution: Manages multiple priorities with accuracy and strong follow-through.
• Ownership: Takes initiative and independently drives responsibilities to completion.
• Service Orientation: Creates a seamless and welcoming experience for employees and guests.
• Judgment & Discretion: Handles sensitive information and situations with professionalism.
• Adaptability: Easily shifts between executive priorities and day-to-day office needs.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means the CEO is organized, prepared, and able to focus on the highest-priority business matters, while the Bluemercury office operates smoothly, efficiently, and reflects the company’s high standards.

This job description is not all inclusive. Bluemercury, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Bluemercury, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.