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Amazon\'s mission is to build a workplace where Amazonians can invent on behalf of our customers. The AWS Commercial Sales organization is looking for a flexible, proactive, multi-tasking Senior Executive Assistant who wants to be part of a collaborative, innovative, customer-obsessed, multi-functional team. We are looking for someone who is motivated by helping leaders and their teams operate with greater efficiency to support the Vice President of Commercial Sales for Amazon Web Services. This position is located in Seattle, WA. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a multi-functional, global team and will support the Vice President of Commercial Sales for AWS by managing and optimizing calendars, supporting travel, and participating in team leadership meetings to drive effective follow-up to key actions and projects. This role will require the ability to manage multiple requests and priorities simultaneously, meet deadlines, and show flexibility to change direction when needed. You will apply your curiosity, business acumen, and strong judgement to effectively prioritize work and react with appropriate urgency to emerging situations. Bias for action, willingness to roll up your sleeves, and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across all levels of the organization will support your success in this role. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information is crucial. Key job responsibilities Provide seamless support to the Vice President and leadership team to support organizational priorities Proactively manage leaders calendars with attention to accuracy, detail, and allocation of time to promote productivity; recognizing the need to re-prioritize as appropriate Coordinate domestic and international travel in compliance with existing policies and procedures, ensuring effective use of time and resources Organize and manage meetings, off-sites and team-based events Anticipate challenges and plan accordingly ahead of need (outside of calendaring i.e. staffing, development, talent pipeline, etc.) Understand business priorities and proactively look for ways to improve processes to create efficiency and scale for the leadership team, ranging from organizational communication mechanisms to tools to planning meetings Plan the annual organizational calendar and facilitate the integration and prioritization of emerging priorities Track and help drive completion of key deliverables and follow up on outstanding items Review and copy-edit business documents, communications, and presentations with a high level of accuracy Support and, at times, manage small to medium projects based on organizational needs and professional development interests Build relationships and work collaboratively with Executive Assistants throughout the team and across the company Proactively look around corners and take the initiative to alert leaders on future actions required of them, potential scheduling conflicts and other forward-looking items. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: Seattle, WA, USA - Minimum of 5 years of experience providing Executive Assistant support for senior level executives. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs: Outlook, Word, Excel, OneNote, and PowerPoint. - Experience with domestic and international travel and event coordination. - Bachelor\'s degree. - Experience with space planning - Experience coaching and mentoring EA talent - Demonstrates passion and enthusiasm for the customer experience and Amazon\'s vision. - Values frugality and efficiency, uses resources wisely and creatively. - Highly motivated, organized individual who is able to work effectively with minimal supervision. - Meets/exceeds Amazon\'s leadership principles requirements for this role - Meets/exceeds Amazon\'s fu