Senior Executive Assistant

Location - Hybrid from Seattle, WA OR Mountain View, CA

We exist to wow our customers. We know we’re doing the right thing when we hear our customers say, “How did I ever live without Coupang?” Born out of an obsession to make shopping, eating, and living easier than ever, we’re collectively disrupting the multi-billion-dollar commerce industry from the ground up. We are one of the fastest-growing retail companies that established an unparalleled reputation for being a leading and reliable force in South Korean commerce.

We are proud to have the best of both worlds — a startup culture with the resources of a large global public company. This fuels us to continue our growth and launch new services at the speed we have been since our inception. We are all entrepreneurial, surrounded by opportunities to drive new initiatives and innovations. At our core, we are bold and ambitious people that like to get our hands dirty and make a hands‑on impact.

At Coupang, you will see yourself, your colleagues, your team, and the company grow every day.

Our mission to build the future of commerce is real. We push the boundaries of what’s possible to solve problems and break traditional tradeoffs. Join Coupang now to create an epic experience in this always‑on, high‑tech, and hyper‑connected world.

As a Principal Executive Assistant for the Coupang tech organization, you will support Coupang’s executives located in Seattle. This role is responsible for diverse administrative tasks from daily calendar and meeting management to strategic and special projects. The ideal candidate will be an organized self‑starter that skillfully prioritizes and artfully juggles multiple demands with sound judgement and attention to detail. Candidate must demonstrate resourcefulness, timeliness, and ability to proactively anticipate needs with a minimum amount of direction in a fast‑paced environment.

Capable of working across organizations and with diverse personalities required.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Executive Administrative professional who is looking for their next big opportunity to grow & advance their career. They will be a fast learner with experience working with little to no guidance using sound judgement in a fast‑paced, goal‑oriented, and ever‑changing work environment. They will also have strong prioritization abilities to complete a high volume of complex tasks autonomously, and a history of establishing mechanisms to simplify or streamline processes and establish structure.

The ideal candidate will be a detail‑oriented planner with the demonstrated ability to communicate and respond effectively and efficiently while maintaining flexibility, a sense of humor, and most importantly grace under pressure.

• Complex Calendar Management:
  Manage calendars for VP‑level executives and multiple leaders, coordinating across the company's international locations in the US, Korea, and China.
• Team
  
  Activities:
  
  Organize, execute, and assist with team activities, including staff meetings, all‑hands meetings, and team social events.
• Budget Planning:
  Execute quarterly budgets, collaborating closely with the leaders on managing the targets.
• Flexible Timings:
  Work flexible hours and handle tasks with urgency.
• International Coordination:
  Coordinate with Executive Assistants (EAs) across international locations to schedule and manage multi‑location meetings.
• Project Coordination:
  Support key team initiatives as a project coordinator. Duties may include:
  • Supporting expanded staff meetings
  • Managing meeting logistics (both internal and external)
  • Preparing presentations
  • Managing shared team information and resources on intranet/portals
• Travel Arrangements:
  Assist in coordinating travel arrangements and expense reporting for business travel, including booking flights, hotels, and local transportation, providing agendas and itineraries, and arranging passport/visa requirements if necessary.
• Special Projects:
  Work on special projects as needed.
• Event Planning:
  Plan and coordinate events.

• Demonstrated ability to organize, multi‑task, and problem solve issues while managing competing priorities…