Executive Assistant
Job Description
About the Role
Executive Assistant
San Jose, California
General Management & Business Support
Hybrid
At eBay, we’re more than a global ecommerce leader â we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.
Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work â every day. We’re in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.
Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers â and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
About the team and the role:
eBay is searching for a dynamic Executive Assistant to support our VP of Product Technology, eBay Motors! This is a strategic role directly partnering and supporting the VP, and has a strong focus on the goals of the leadership team to prioritize and improve efficiency for the organization. This person will be professional, discreet, approachable, upbeat, and a go-to person who is a positive reflection of both Executives and their teams. They will also interact with other members of eBay’s Core Product Leadership Team and their staff. This position requires the individual to exercise judgment and initiative, practice a high degree of flexibility, operate optimally in a fast paced environment and multi-task in order to get the job done.
What you will accomplish:
This position requires the individual to exercise judgment and initiative, practice a high degree of flexibility, operate effectively in a fast-moving environment and multi-task to get the job done
Calendar management for internal and external meetingsâusing insight, decision-making, and prioritization skills with regards to managing action items
Prepare and manage confidential material. Being privy to such critical information there is a need to maintain good practice with integrity and subtlety
Planning/project management skills to coordinate employee/client events
Manage and reconcile expense reports and purchase requisition submissions
Provide back-up support for additional members of the administrative team
Interact appropriately and strategically with senior executives within and outside the company, as well as customers, vendors and visitors
Resolve time critical issues with a high degree of precision and exhibit strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Anticipate the needs of the executive’s team
What you will bring:
Minimum of 5 years of executive administrative experience
Outstanding planning and organizational skills
Ability to prioritize, adhere to critical timelines and multi-task
Strong Technical skills: proficient in MS Office (including Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) as well as Google Suite (Sheets, Slides, Docs)
Excellent communication skills: ability to prioritize, take direction, and work independently on projects.
Ability to learn new technology, processes, and change directions quickly
Effective in a constantly evolving environment
Desire and ability to positively influence the culture of the department and the company
Ability to flex working style across a wide variety of cross-functional leaders on the team (scientists, product managers, partners, etc)
Have a genuine interest in the business and want to understand how we function, why we function, who our clients are, and what our industry is about.
Ability to create and maintain effective relationships
Professionalism, attention to detail, and integrity
Extremely organized with exceptional follow through
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The pay range for this position at commencement of employment in California, Washington, or New York is expected in the range below.
$56,800 – $117,150
Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, employees will be in an âat-will positionâ and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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