Senior Executive Assistant

Chewy; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Equity grant

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

Vision and dental

Job summary

Chewy is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to support the Retail organization in Bellevue, WA. This role requires strategic thinking, executive presence, and strong administrative mastery to enhance team operations and communications.

Responsibilities include advanced calendaring, stakeholder liaison, event planning, meeting operations, travel, and presentation support. You will help implement processes, drive initiatives, and contribute to a positive, collaborative admin culture.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience supporting VPs and/or C-level executives.
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, shifting priorities, and confidential information.
• Excellent interpersonal and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-volume, complex calendaring and prioritization across multiple senior leaders.
• Act as a primary liaison between executive leadership and internal/external stakeholders.
• Plan and execute department and corporate events (onsite and virtual).
• Lead end-to-end meeting operations: agenda creation, execution, follow-ups.
• Manage travel arrangements and prepare comprehensive expense reporting.
• Collaborate with leadership to create and refine presentations and materials.
• Develop, implement, and maintain administrative processes to improve team operations.
• Proactively support team engagement and culture initiatives.
• Lead or assist in strategic, high-impact projects as needed.
• Capture and drive forward critical meeting actions and initiatives.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters.
• Contribute to a collaborative administrative community.
• Coordinate onsite interviews with Talent Acquisition and support candidate experience.
• Serve as backup onsite host for interviews as needed.
• Assist with Day One logistics for new leaders within the organization.

Skills

Calendar management

Executive communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership coordination

Problem solving

Travel coordination

MS Office & cloud tools

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Cloud-based systems

Job description

Job Description:

Our Opportunity:

Chewy is on a mission to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners everywhere. To help deliver on this mission, we’re seeking a proactive and highly organized Senior Executive Assistant to support our Retail organization, in Bellevue, WA. This role demands strategic thinking, executive presence, and deep administrative mastery, playing a critical role in team operations and communications.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform high-volume, complex calendaring and prioritization across multiple senior leaders
• Act as a primary liaison between executive leadership and internal/external stakeholders
• Plan and execute department and corporate events (onsite and virtual)
• Lead end-to-end meeting operations: agenda creation, execution, follow-ups
• Manage travel arrangements and prepare comprehensive expense reporting
• Collaborate with leadership to create and refine presentations and materials
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining administrative processes and procedures to help with team operations and efficiencies
• Proactively assist with team engagement and culture initiatives
• Lead or assist in strategic, high-impact projects as needed
• Capture and drive forward critical meeting actions and initiatives
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters
• Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented administrative community
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to coordinate onsite interviews, ensuring executive availability and supporting the in-person interview experience at designated hubs.
• Serve as a backup onsite host for interviews as needed, helping to ensure a seamless candidate experience in the absence of primary hosts.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, HR, and other partners to manage Day One logistics for new leaders within the organization.

What You’ll Need:

• 7+ years of experience supporting VPs and/or C-level executives
• Superior organizational and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, shifting priorities, and confidential information
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and cloud-based systems
• Exceptional interpersonal and executive communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership in coordinating across teams and functions
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with calmness under pressure
• Willingness to travel as needed to support executive and departmental initiatives

The base salary range for this role is $95,500 - $152,500.00.

• The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant. C08+ positions may also be eligible for annual bonus.

We offer different types of insurance and benefits, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com.

Exempt salary team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.

Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

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