Senior Executive Assistant

Coupang•Seattle, WA

About The Position

As a Senior Executive Assistant, you will provide comprehensive support for key executives across Coupang’s tech organization. The role spans daily administrative work, including complex calendar and meeting management, as well as strategic and special projects. The successful candidate will be an organized, resourceful self-starter who can prioritize competing demands, exercise sound judgment, anticipate needs, and work with minimal direction in a fast-paced environment. The role requires working across organizations and with diverse personalities, handling a high volume of complex tasks autonomously, and establishing mechanisms that simplify processes and create structure. The position supports a globally distributed team and operates on an adjusted schedule to maximize overlap across international time zones; candidates should be comfortable working later hours. The role offers an opportunity for an experienced executive administrative professional to grow and advance their career. The position is based on strong communication, attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to remain composed under pressure. Coupang describes itself as an American technology company and a fast-growing retail company operating in global commerce. Its mission is to build the future of commerce and make shopping, eating, and living easier.

Requirements

BA/BS degree.
At least five years of administrative experience in a fast-paced environment.
At least five years of experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, and Google Workspace.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work across functions with internal and external executives.
Experience working globally for a large company, technology company, and/or startup.
Ability to work across different international time zones and work overtime as needed.
Strong Excel skills, technical aptitude, and ability to learn new tools quickly.

Nice To Haves

Ability to organize, multitask, and solve problems while managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
Ability to quickly learn organizational structure and team objectives.
High integrity and discretion.
Strong work ethic and a positive, get-it-done attitude.
Creative problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to collaborate and work well under pressure.
Experience creating or supporting presentations for senior management.
High proficiency in organizing worldwide travel.
Attention to detail and ability to complete assignments to a high standard.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and support multiple team members simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Manage complex calendars for Senior Director-level executives, coordinating across the company’s international locations.
Organize, execute, and assist with team activities, including staff meetings, all-hands meetings, and team social events.
Coordinate with executive assistants across international locations to schedule and manage meetings involving multiple locations.
Support key team initiatives as a project coordinator, including expanded staff meetings, internal and external meeting logistics, presentations, and shared team information and resources on intranet or portal platforms.
Coordinate business travel and expense reporting, including flights, hotels, local transportation, agendas, itineraries, and passport or visa requirements when necessary.
Work on special projects.
Plan and coordinate events.