Executive Assistant - Chief Merchandising Officer - Seattle, WA
Nordstrom•Seattle, WA
•Onsite
About The Position
Nordstrom is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and strategically minded Executive Assistant to support the Chief Merchandising Officer at our Seattle corporate headquarters. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with exceptional communication skills and a proven ability to manage complex priorities and multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- 10+ years of proven experience as an Executive Assistant, including experience supporting a Chief Officer or other C-suite executive (required).
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Concur).
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Nice To Haves
- Someone who is comfortable using AI in their day-to-day work would be a huge plus.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Chief Merchandising Officer, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements.
- Manage expense reports and budgets for the office.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear, effective and timely communication.
- Handle incoming calls and emails, prioritizing and responding as appropriate.
- Organize and prepare materials for meetings and follow up on action items.
- Maintain and organize important documents, reports, and presentations.
- Coordinate special projects and events as assigned, such as company town hall meetings and employee recognition events.
- Handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion and confidentiality.
- Handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, prioritizing effectively to meet deadlines.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- Retirement savings
- Paid time away
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Merchandise discount
- Employee Assistance Program resources
- 401k
- Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
Associate degree
