Executive Assistant, WW Corporate Business Development

Amazon Business and Corporate Development has an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant looking to jump into the fast-paced world of Biz Dev.

This role will support the Vice President and two Directors on the WW Corporate Business Development, Corporate Partnerships team.

The role provides unique exposure to some of Amazon’s most innovative and interesting partnership engagements. A proven track record of effective time management, taking initiative, working independently, delivering exceptional results, and exceeding expectations is important.

You should thrive under pressure, have an interest in strategic business, and most importantly possess a good sense of humor (our team prides itself on its fun culture!).

This role requires attention to detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines, efficient organizational skills, and the ability to switch gears at a moment's notice.

A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information, and professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the company is key.

You will possess the ability to complete complex tasks and projects quickly with little to no guidance, react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, and take effective action without having to know the total picture.

Key job responsibilities

• Effectively and proactively supporting across the Vice President’s organization
• Complex calendar management
• Expense reimbursement
• Coordinate global schedules, travel arrangements, and seamless meeting logistics such as video conferencing and conference calls for internal and external meetings.
• Organize, prioritize and appropriately handle time-sensitive, confidential information and ensure the action required is addressed in a timely manner.
• Assist with event coordination (including team meetings and morale events)
• Catering and supply orders

A day in the life

Team Culture*

Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups in over 190 chapters globally.

We have innovative benefit offerings, and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences.

Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

Work / Life Balance*

Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we aren’t focused on how many hours you spend at work or online.

Instead, we’re happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced life both in and outside of work.

Mentorship and Career Growth*

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.

We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.

About the team

The Corporate Business Development (CorpBD) team is a centralized business development function that manages Amazon’s most complex and high-impact partnerships.

Innovation is what makes our team tick. We improve our customers’ experiences, forging partnerships, striking deals, and driving strategies across a wide span of verticals.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, this could be the team for you.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of executive assistant experience
• Experience with executive level calendar management
• Experience with domestic or international travel coordination
• Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience leading process improvements
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
• Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency
30+ days ago