Senior Executive Assistant
Job Summary
A fast-growing food delivery technology company is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to senior executives in Japan. This role involves managing complex calendars, coordinating international meetings, and overseeing travel logistics. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, international environment and possess strong communication skills in both Japanese and English.
Responsibilities
- Manage complex executive calendars and schedules
- Coordinate international and multi-location meetings
- Handle business travel logistics and expense reporting
- Support leadership meetings and internal projects
Required Skills
- 5+ years of Executive Assistant experience
- Fluent Japanese and English proficiency
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Strong organizational and cross-functional communication skills
Job Details
Your responsibilities include:
- Manage complex calendars for Senior Director-level executives
- Coordinate meetings across international locations and time zones
- Work closely with Executive Assistants in other countries to organize multi-location meetings
- Support staff meetings, all-hands meetings, leadership meetings, and team social events
- Assist with meeting logistics, internal and external coordination, presentations, and shared team resources
- Arrange business travel, including flights, hotels, local transportation, itineraries, and visa/passport support where needed
- Handle expense reporting for business travel
- Support key team initiatives as a project coordinator
- Assist with special projects as required
- Plan and coordinate internal and external events
Job Requirements:
- 5+ years of Executive Assistant experience
- Experience supporting C-level or senior executives
- Fluent Japanese and English communication skills
- Strong written and verbal communication ability
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to work cross-functionally with both internal and external stakeholders
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
- Experience using Google Workspace
- Flexible, adaptable, and willing to go the extra mile in a fast-moving environment
Nice to Have:
- Experience working in a global company
- Experience in a large technology company or startup environment
- Strong Excel skills
- Ability to quickly learn and use new tools and systems
- Experience supporting executives across multiple regions or time zones