Executive Assistant, Buying

Executive Assistant, Buying – Saks Global

Salary Range $77,000 - $100,000*

Saks Global is the largest multi‑brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks OFF 5TH, Last Call and Horchow. Its retail portfolio includes 70 full‑line luxury locations, additional off‑price locations and five distinct e‑commerce experiences. With talented colleagues focused on delivering on our strategic vision, The Art of You, Saks Global is redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience that is unmistakably their own.

By leveraging the most comprehensive luxury customer data platform in North America, cutting‑edge technology, and strong partnerships with the world's most esteemed brands, Saks Global is shaping the future of luxury retail.

As the Executive Assistant, you will provide support to four executives at the SVP and VP levels within Brand Partnerships & Buying, spanning across the Women’s Designer, Women’s Lifestyle, Women’s Accessories, and Women’s Shoes categories. You will serve as a trusted partner, ensuring seamless coordination of day‑to‑day operations for two influential leaders in our organization. In this dynamic and highly visible role, you will provide exceptional administrative and strategic support, upholding the highest standards of excellence, discretion, and professionalism.

• Provide seamless calendar and schedule management, including complex scheduling, coordination of internal and external meetings, and real‑time adjustments.
• Curate and prepare daily briefing materials, agendas, and relevant documentation in advance of all meetings.
• Manage and coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including booking flights, accommodations, transportation, and itineraries.
• Organize and manage logistics for meetings and executive events, including venue booking, catering, and technology set‑up; ensure follow‑up and tracking of action items.
• Compose written materials as requested.
• Process and track expense reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Liaise and interface with internal and external leaders and executives within the luxury retail industry.
• Maintain up‑to‑date distribution lists and communication channels for key business units.
• Oversee planning and execution of internal events such as Town Halls and leadership off‑sites.
• Maintain comprehensive records on budget expenditures for the cost center.
• Support on ad‑hoc projects and initiatives.

• You are highly organized, agile, and capable of juggling multiple priorities with a sense of urgency.
• You bring a refined, service‑minded approach to every interaction, with strong interpersonal finesse and executive presence.
• You are a natural problem‑solver who is intuitively analytical and creative.
• You possess strong judgment and thrive in complex, fast‑paced settings.
• Ensures confidentiality, diplomacy, and demonstrates poise under pressure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior time management skills and ability to anticipate needs and act proactively.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of executive‑level administrative experience, ideally supporting C‑suite leaders within luxury, fashion, retail, or similarly high‑profile industries.
• Intermediate to expert level competence with MS Office, Google Suite, Workday, and database applications.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively across all levels of an organization.

This position is in person located in New York, NY with 4 days in office by default (Monday through Thursday), Friday remote, and with flexibility to manage personal needs as they arise.

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation.
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi‑brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate.
• Comprehensive benefits…