Executive Assistant to Channel Sales GM - Korea Channel Sales (17-month Contract)

Apple

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Apple is seeking a forward-thinking, dynamic, and highly motivated Executive Assistant based in Seoul, Korea. The role serves as a trusted partner to the General Manager of Channel Sales in Korea, providing executive and operational support and helping sales leadership and teams work effectively. It connects local sales teams, regional leadership, and cross-functional partners to support collaboration and execution across key business activities. The position includes managing the GM’s calendar, travel, expenses, and external leadership engagements; coordinating headcount planning, security access, space, and workspace needs; and arranging cross-functional meetings and team travel. It also supports team and company events, manages related budgets and communications, and plans visits by global executives and leadership. The role coordinates hospitality and protocol for external VIPs and partner leaders, supports onboarding for new Sales hires, and handles other administrative duties as needed. The position is a 17-month contract.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and equivalent practical experience.
3–5 years of significant experience in channel sales, sales support, administration, or a relevant field.
Validated proficiency in Apple programs such as Keynote, Numbers, and Pages, and the Microsoft Office suite.
Strong attention to detail and ability to understand the broader organizational picture.
Self-starter and team player with a positive, proactive, and open attitude who thrives in a collaborative environment.
Ability to prioritize workload effectively and respond quickly to urgent and time-sensitive requests.
Good interpersonal and communication skills in both English and Korean, with a cooperative and positive approach to teamwork.
Experience managing internal and external stakeholder inquiries and requests professionally and in a timely manner.
Experience simultaneously supporting multiple leaders or executives in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated experience collaborating across teams and departments, navigating different perspectives, and communicating with empathy and flexibility.
Experience supporting large-scale corporate events, offsites, or executive-level visits.

Responsibilities

Provide primary operational and administrative support to the Channel Sales GM.
Manage the GM’s calendar, balancing internal priorities and external engagements.
Arrange and prioritize the GM’s business travel, itineraries, and related logistics.
Prepare and process expense reports for the GM.
Provide administrative support for external leadership engagements, including meeting logistics, corporate filings, and official documentation.
Handle other operational and administrative duties for the GM as required.
Manage annual headcount planning in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
Oversee department-level security access, space allocation, and workspace management.
Coordinate cross-functional meetings and ensure smooth scheduling and follow-through.
Plan and manage team business trips and tours, including logistics and itineraries.
Support team-wide events, including town halls, end-of-year parties, and other gatherings.
Support company-wide events and initiatives as needed.
Manage event-related budgets across teams and lead related internal communications and announcements.
Plan end-to-end logistics and itineraries for visiting global executives and leadership, including store/POS tours, cross-functional engagements, and dining and experience schedules.
Oversee executive hospitality and protocol for high-profile external VIPs and partner leadership, including meetings, luncheons, dinners, and official gifts.
Support onboarding for new Sales team hires.
Handle other administrative duties as they arise.