Executive Assistant

At Braze, we have found our people. We're a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.
We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity - inside and outside our organization.
To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success.
Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.
If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can't wait to meet you.
As an EA to the Senior Leadership of Sales at Braze, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the business's sales function. You will report to Braze's SVP of Global Sales (based in Chicago) and his senior leadership, delivering administrative support to ensure department goals and objectives are met, and that operations run efficiently.
**WHO YOU ARE**:
You are a proactive and resilient problem-solver with exceptional organisational and communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail. You have previous experience in providing administrative support to senior management. You are known for flexibility and foresight in a fast-changing environment, and for maintaining confidences related to high-level systems and operations.
**WHAT YOU'LL DO**:
- Coordinate complex and detailed calendar management. Be the effective point of contact for enquiries.
- Understand complex and changing business priorities to ensure the executive's time is optimised, as well as seamless operations and strategic alignment across business units.
- Efficiently manage schedules, coordinate daily activities, and prioritise tasks across multiple time-zones with competing deadlines, both from a hands-on and strategic perspective.
- Perform a wide range of administrative support, including preparing documents and reports. Work independently with accountability.
- Arrange and coordinate domestic and international travel.
- Maintain and refine internal processes that support the Sales Department. Streamline processes and outcomes across various aspects of the senior leadership's responsibilities.
- Organise team communications and plan events (including ordering food, catering, venue search as required), both internally and offsite.
- Flag (potential) issues and concerns. Ensure executives are aptly updated, actions are followed up, and deadlines are met.
- Help organise and coordinate departmental business processes, including promotion cycles and budgeting.
- Demonstrate discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Process invoices and T&E expense claims in a timely manner. Ensure policies are followed and items are processed within provided guidelines.
- Provide support to cross-functional projects related to Sales (e.g. workshops; events) and assist with project management as required.
**Skills and Qualifications**:
- 5+ years of experience in executive administration reporting directly to senior management.
- Superb written and verbal communication skills.
- Outstanding organizational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities, coupled with meticulous multitasking skills.
- A flexible and approachable team player who is result-oriented, willing to do what it takes to get the job done, adaptable, enjoys challenges and embraces changes.
- Proficiency in office productivity tools, with aptitude to learn new software and systems.
- Experience in overseeing budgets and expenses.
- Experience in developing internal processes.
**WHAT WE OFFER**
- Braze benefits vary by location, and we encourage you to review our specific benefits offerings for each country _here_. More details on benefits plans will be provided if you receive an offer of employment._
From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering hybrid ways of working, we've got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony. Braze offers benefits such as:
- Competitive compensation that may include equity
- Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Flexible paid time off
- Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
- Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
- Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend
- A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
- Opportunities to give

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