Senior Executive Assistant

Salesforce•Mclean, VA

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

Salesforce is seeking an experienced Senior Executive Assistant to support its Legal and Corporate Affairs (LCA) team. This role involves partnering directly with the SVP Chief Compliance Officer and up to two other senior leaders. The assistant will act as a trusted resource, ensuring the team stays connected and aligned with V2MOM goals. The ideal candidate is proactive, understands the company structure, handles changing priorities with ease, and is comfortable providing honest feedback to leaders. This position is within a fast-moving team dedicated to protecting Salesforce and upholding ethical practices.

Requirements

5 or more years of experience as an Executive Assistant.
Excited about utilizing Salesforce AI capabilities to increase daily productivity and eager to experiment with new automated workflows.
Display confidence and diplomacy when working with senior leaders.
Comfortable managing up, offering strategic time-management solutions, and delivering difficult feedback when needed.
Excellent communication skills.
High emotional intelligence.
Proven ability to handle highly confidential compliance and legal information safely.
Natural relationship builder who can develop a strong personal network across the company.
Customer-centric orientation, approaching every interaction with a service mindset.

Nice To Haves

Champion AI capabilities and keep leaders organized to help the legal team work faster and smarter.
Lead initiatives within the internal Admin community.
Act as a Trail Guide for new hires.
Help shape a positive team culture.

Responsibilities

Manage complex calendars based on executive preferences, resolve conflicts, and build in breaks.
Set agendas, take notes, and track action items for meetings.
Use independent judgment to reduce or consolidate meetings when necessary.
Manage and triage executive inboxes, prioritizing urgent correspondence.
Support executives with Slack communications, including sending messages on their behalf and managing their presence across key channels.
Set up and manage virtual meetings across platforms, ensuring a smooth experience.
Utilize AI and automation capabilities to work smarter, draft communications, and improve team efficiency.
Plan smooth, cost-effective travel itineraries and submit accurate expense reports using Concur.
Raise Purchase Orders (POs) using Coupa and navigate procurement systems.
Track spending for team events, work with Finance Partners, and manage vendor records.
Lead team projects, set timelines, and organize in-person and virtual team events.
Partner with teams like Techforce, Meetingforce, and REWS to accomplish tasks.
Develop strong relationships across Salesforce to facilitate getting things done efficiently.
Support and be supported by LCA Admin colleagues during periods of PTO and sickness to ensure continuity of support.
Perform other duties as requested by executives or the broader LCA Admin team.