Executive Assistant, NYC
About the role
Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, privacy-sensitive AI-powered platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management. The company has more than 30,000 customers (including 100+ of the Fortune 500), a $5.8B valuation, more than $1 billion in annualized bookings, and backing from CapitalG, Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Felicis Ventures, Next47 and more. More than 2 million Verkada devices are deployed across 170+ countries.
We are looking for a highly talented and motivated Executive Assistant who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment while supporting our VP of Corporate Enterprise Sales in NYC. This role reports directly to the VP of Corporate Enterprise Sales and provides high-visibility operational support across executive leadership, ensuring day-to-day operations of the enterprise sales organization run smoothly. You will be responsible for calendar management, event planning, travel coordination, and other ad-hoc tasks, while also serving as the first point of contact for employees and facilitating a positive office experience.
Responsibilities
- Partner directly with leadership to ensure day-to-day operations and functions run smoothly.
- Drive internal and external meetings — coordination, scheduling, organizing, and event planning.
- Manage and maintain a strategic calendar: monitor and schedule calendar requests.
- Provide strong administrative support to leadership (e.g., taking notes, tracking action items, booking travel/accommodations).
- Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Handle ad-hoc requests that support the enterprise sales teams.
- Serve as the first point of contact for employees by managing requests and facilitating a positive office experience.
- Facilitate a delightful employee experience by providing operational support and maintaining the general organization and aesthetic of physical office spaces.
- Build active relationships with business partners and teams to assess team allocations, occupancy needs, and conference room usage.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 4–7 years of administrative support and office management experience.
- Attention to detail, creative problem solving, and superior communication skills.
- Proactive mindset to handle regular activities without prompting and advise in advance of potential issues.
- Track record of accomplishment in all previous roles.
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to navigate and flourish in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
- Proficient with Google G-Suite.
Benefits
- Healthcare programs tailored to personal health and financial well-being — premiums 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans.
- Nationwide medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k) match (starting January 2027) on eligible earnings, vesting on 2-year anniversary.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax-saving options.
- Expanded mental health support.
- Paid parental leave policy and fertility benefits.
- Paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO, and personal sick time.
- Professional development stipend.
- Wellness/fitness benefits.
- Healthy lunches provided daily.
- Commuter benefits.
Pay
Estimated annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for full-time employees: $100,000–$125,000 USD, comprised of base compensation and commissions (if applicable). Additional compensation may include sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs) depending on role.
Additional Information
You must be independently authorized to work in the U.S. Verkada is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time.