Amazon Web Services is seeking an Executive Assistant for a Germany based Global Services team. The right candidate will be a self-starter who gives strong attention to detail, has the ability to anticipate and address problems, efficient organizational skills, and strong multitasking abilities. This role requires the ability to complete complex tasks and projects quickly with little guidance, react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, and take effective action without having to know the total picture. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information is important, as is professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the company. A good sense of humor will bolster success.
The candidate must have a proven track record of providing remarkable support, as well as experience in managing programs across a distributed organization. The successful candidate will have an understanding of business priorities, demonstrate the ability to learn and proactively anticipate needs, and drive improvements to build capacity for leaders of a sales team to serve customers.
This role will support the Managing Director of this region and will require assistance with corporate legal functions. The candidate must be fluent in German and English.
In addition to complex calendar management, coordination of high-level internal and external meetings, and seamless management of detailed domestic and international travel itineraries, the Executive Assistant will be required to travel and support with offsite events.
About the team
AWS Global Services
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- This role requires you to be a national of an EU member state and resident within the EU
- 5+ years of experience assisting at the executive level
- Fluent in German and English
- Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Visio
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion, and deal with professionals inside and outside the company
- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work in a highly ambiguous environment
- Sound judgment and flexibility to prioritize and handle multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines
- Previous project management or event planning experience
- Bachelor’s degree
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