Executive Assistant to CEO

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San Jose, CA
In-Office
180K-230K Annually
Senior level
eCommerce • Retail
The Role
The Executive Assistant to the CEO will manage calendars, prepare confidential materials, coordinate travel, and support strategic initiatives, with a focus on efficiency and organization.
Summary Generated by Built In

At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.

Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.

Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.

The Executive Assistant to eBay’s Chief Executive Officer will provide and manage strategic support in a fast-paced, evolving company. This role is pivotal in enabling efficiency and alignment across the eBay leadership team, with a strong focus on prioritization and impact. The ideal candidate anticipates needs, thinks critically, and offers proactive solutions — leveraging modern tools and AI-driven insights to enhance productivity, organization, and communication — all while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the CEO’s internal and external calendars using judgment, prioritization, and decision-making skills — applying technology and AI tools to streamline scheduling and communication.

  • Prepare and manage confidential information with integrity and discretion.

  • Plan and manage events such as off-sites, site visits, and executive team gatherings, incorporating digital tools to improve coordination and engagement.

  • Partner with Executive Admin colleagues on special projects, company-wide events, and cross-functional initiatives.

  • Coordinate all travel arrangements and accommodations for the CEO, including complex domestic and international itineraries.

  • Create and submit expense reports efficiently, leveraging automation and AI tools for accuracy and timeliness.
    Support the CEO in meetings by managing materials, tracking outcomes, and following up on key action items.

  • Partner closely with the Chief of Staff to maintain the efficiency and effectiveness of the Office of the CEO.

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external partners on all matters pertaining to the CEO, including those of a highly confidential or strategic nature.

  • Collaborate with the Communications team to plan and deliver key messages, exploring new ways AI can enhance clarity and storytelling.
     

Job Requirements
  • 12+ years of executive assistant experience, including at least 5 years supporting at the C-suite level.

  • Exceptional communication and project management skills, including the ability to communicate effectively at an executive level.

  • Strong prioritization skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

  • Meticulous attention to detail, with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

  • Demonstrated sense of urgency and ownership in driving tasks to completion.

  • Technical proficiency in MS Office (Outlook) and Google Workspace (slides, docs, and sheets) and openness to learning and using new AI-driven productivity tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, and Glean).

  • Proven ability to handle confidential information with tact and discretion.

  • Highly organized, with exceptional follow-through and an ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization.

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

$180,000 - $230,000

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Please see the Talent Privacy Notice for information regarding how eBay handles your personal data collected when you use the eBay Careers website or apply for a job with eBay.

eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at [email protected]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

 

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The Company
HQ: San Jose, CA
26,035 Employees

What We Do

eBay Inc. is a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world. We exist to enable economic opportunity for individuals, entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations of all sizes. Our portfolio of brands includes eBay Marketplace and eBay Classifieds Group, operating in 190 markets around the world.

We offer sellers the ability to grow a business with little barrier to entry regardless of size, background or geographic location. We never compete with our sellers. We win when our sellers succeed. Buyers who shop on our Marketplace and Classifieds platforms enjoy a highly personalized experience with an unparalleled selection at great value.

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