Principal Executive Assistant

Das ist der Job

You are a creative problem solver who thrives in a matrixed, global, results-oriented, and values-driven environment.

Darum lohnt es sich

Collaborate effectively with employees from other teams within Salesforce and senior executives inside and outside the company. Assist in coordinating the agenda of management team meetings, off-sites, and staff meetings.

Research, prioritize, and follow up on issues and concerns as requested by the Executive, keeping the Leadership Team advised when appropriate. Lead initiatives for the Admin Team, including but not limited to projects, processes, and learning opportunities with org‑wide impact.

Excellent teamwork skills with a collaborative approach to suggesting and implementing improvements. Ability to drive projects and initiatives forward in an ambiguous environment with varying timeframes, identifying and addressing team, business, and cultural needs when appropriate. Experience working with/in large administrative teams.

Natural curiosity to understand the global DNA of the company and its teams. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination and everything in between.

The same goes for compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training and education. Benefits In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well, including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program.

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The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr Your Impact As a Salesforce Principal EA, you will partner closely with an executive leader, acting as an extension of their leadership to support and enhance their brand, work, and personal commitments.

You exercise excellent judgment and maintain confidentiality. Your strong written and verbal communication and administrative and organizational skills enable you to proactively support the executive, helping maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.

You excel under pressure in a highly visible role while handling various activities in a fast-paced environment. Core Responsibilities Complete a broad variety of administrative tasks, including managing an active calendar, completing expense reports, composing correspondence, arranging travel plans, and coordinating office events.

Be willing and capable of leveraging technology to streamline tasks and enhance efficiency and productivity. Implement a functional personal operating structure that incorporates key timelines and business goals, ensuring efficient task prioritization and management.

Proactively manage and coordinate the Executive's schedule and priorities to ensure the efficient use of their time and energy. Coordinate various meetings and support the Executive's participation in industry events, conferences, and speaking engagements.

Customize calendar and meeting support based on a strategic understanding of the Executive’s preferences and priorities. Implement meeting best practices, assist with preparing materials and setting agendas, and confidently drive the narrative and tone for Executive and administrative meetings.

Plan travel schedules and bookings for a streamlined experience, ensuring a balance between travel objectives, executive preferences, and cost optimization. Book travel within Salesforce’s policy, considering travel visas, costs, and proper documentation. Flexibility to assist with personal tasks and commitments.

Coordinate and monitor internal projects, ensuring timely progress and resolving issues promptly. Manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced leadership environment, and consistently meet required timeframes. Act as a “barometer” to sense and communicate issues within the environment to the Executive.

Complete critical tasks with a hands‑on approach, including drafting materials. Establish and maintain internal networks, effectively collaborating and navigating complex, matrixed organizations. Maintain professional and effective relationships with other EAs across the company to ensure smooth communication and coordination.

Champion a high level of trust in confidentiality of information and being able to earn the trust of the executive and their direct leaders. Demonstrate consistent leadership, act as a Trail Guide for new hires, and provide mentorship to other Admins. Perform other administrative and project duties as needed.

Minimum Requirements MUST be located in the location listed and MUST be open to being in office 3x/week. 10+ years of applicable administrative experience, ideally from a global software business. Proven experience supporting high-level executives in a global, matrixed organization.

Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to create a personal network throughout the global company. Clear and effective communication skills with stakeholders in a highly responsive, professional manner. Ensure communications are clear, thorough, specific, and followed through.

Reduce “noise” for the Executive by distilling information into the most important “signals” of things to know, questions to answer, decisions to make, etc. Communicate confidently and diplomatically while identifying blind spots and seeking additional context when necessary.

Demonstrate sound judgment and decision‑making on the Executive's behalf when appropriate, including knowing when to defer answering on their behalf. Predict and forecast the Executive's preferences, using best judgment in all aspects of executive support.

Handle confidential material with the utmost discretion, maintaining confidentiality and trust. Intermediate project coordination experience. Experience partnering with senior management in a fast‑paced, innovative environment. Expert knowledge of Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Drive, GMeet).

Experience with Slack, Salesforce, Tableau, Concur, and Coupa is a differentiator. Additional Desired Skills/Traits Customer‑centric orientation, a bias towards action, and high attention to detail. Professional demeanor and ability to retain strict confidences as necessary.

Experience working in close collaboration with an executive’s Chief of Staff (or equivalent). Ability and desire to build new competencies and accept new challenges. Passion for technology and innovation, staying proficient with tools and new ways of working, and actively encouraging and educating others to embrace and adopt these changes.

Posting Statement Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non‑discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment.

We assess any employee or potential employee on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications – without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law.

Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions at Salesforce are fair and based on merit. At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions. The typical base salary range for this position is $117,200 - $176,700 annually.

In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $141,200 - $194,200 annually.