Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support a Senior Vice President and 2 Vice Presidents on the Merchandising, Inventory, Supply Chain Technology team, as well as the broader organization. The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support-related tasks, with the ability to work independently and with a team of other executive assistants and leaders. This role requires impeccable attention to detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines, flexibility, and great communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive support services to the Vice Presidents by building a foundation of a professional, responsive, and effective environment for the organization
Manage complex calendars by proactively prioritizing, scheduling, preparing for and communicating meetings and events for the Vice Presidents and others as needed
Partner with other team members to help build company culture by leading engagement/recognition projects, organizing team communications and planning events, both internally and offsite
Assist in maintaining department discretionary budget and manage SVP/VP expense reconciliation and travel arrangements
Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations
Handle highly confidential information with discretion and maintain the security of the Vice Presidents’ records and files
Perform other related duties and execute projects as assigned
Qualifications
Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or similar administrative role
Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field preferred, or equivalent working experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (SharePoint, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and experience with virtual meeting software (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Slack)
Exceptional context-switching ability, can shift rapidly between priorities and people without losing track of what’s in flight
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to navigate through ambiguity and influence without authority
A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making capabilities
Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information
Experience in managing executive calendars and travel arrangements
Comfortable thriving in a fast-moving, high-change environment; able to keep many workstreams in motion simultaneously and switch context quickly without losing momentum
Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through. Ability to ensure no request goes unaddressed, proactively tracking outstanding items to completion so nothing falls through the cracks
Pay Range Details
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Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:
- Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_07-14_Full_Time_ES-US.pdf
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Skills Required
- Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or similar administrative role
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field or equivalent experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (SharePoint, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Experience with virtual meeting software (Microsoft Teams, Slack)
- Experience managing executive calendars and travel arrangements
- Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and switch context rapidly
- Proactive problem-solving and strong decision-making capabilities
Nordstrom Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nordstrom and has not been reviewed or approved by Nordstrom.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare options are described as broad, including medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside virtual care and mental health support. Additional protections like disability coverage, life/AD&D, and accounts such as HSA/FSA further strengthen the overall health-and-protection offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with a defined employer match structure and access to additional financial programs like an employee stock purchase plan. Commuter accounts, transit subsidies, and adoption assistance add to the overall financial support beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-away benefits include PTO accrual, paid holidays, bereavement leave, parental and bonding leave, and a sabbatical program after tenure. PTO sharing and donation options expand flexibility in how time off can be used and supported across colleagues.
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