Senior Executive Assistant to VP Team — Strategic Support

Nordstrom; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Merchandise discount

Job summary

Nordstrom seeks an Executive Assistant to support a Senior Vice President and multiple Vice Presidents in Merchandising, Inventory, and Supply Chain Technology. The role requires proactive organization, discretion, and collaboration with a broad leadership team.

The successful candidate will manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings and travel, prepare reports and presentations, and help maintain a high-performing, confidential office environment with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or similar administrative role.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field preferred, or equivalent working experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with virtual meeting software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity and maintain discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to the SVP and VPs, maintaining a professional environment.
• Manage complex calendars, proactively prioritizing and scheduling meetings.
• Partner with team members to support culture/engagement and plan events.
• Assist with discretionary budgets, expense reconciliation, and travel arrangements.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and maintain records securely.
• Perform other related duties and project work as assigned.

Skills

Executive support experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Nordstrom seeks an Executive Assistant to support a Senior Vice President and multiple Vice Presidents in Merchandising, Inventory, and Supply Chain Technology. The role requires proactive organization, discretion, and collaboration with a broad leadership team.

The successful candidate will manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings and travel, prepare reports and presentations, and help maintain a high-performing, confidential office environment with strong communication skills.