Senior Executive Assistant

About the role

Chewy is on a mission to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners everywhere. To help deliver on this mission, we’re seeking a proactive and highly organized Senior Executive Assistant to support our Retail organization, in Bellevue, WA. This role demands strategic thinking, executive presence, and deep administrative mastery, playing a critical role in team operations and communications.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-volume, complex calendaring and prioritization across multiple senior leaders
• Act as a primary liaison between executive leadership and internal/external stakeholders
• Plan and execute department and corporate events (onsite and virtual)
• Lead end-to-end meeting operations: agenda creation, execution, follow-ups
• Manage travel arrangements and prepare comprehensive expense reporting
• Collaborate with leadership to create and refine presentations and materials
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining administrative processes and procedures to help with team operations and efficiencies
• Proactively assist with team engagement and culture initiatives
• Lead or assist in strategic, high-impact projects as needed
• Capture and drive forward critical meeting actions and initiatives
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters
• Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented administrative community
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to coordinate onsite interviews, ensuring executive availability and supporting the in-person interview experience at designated hubs.
• Serve as a backup onsite host for interviews as needed, helping to ensure a seamless candidate experience in the absence of primary hosts.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, HR, and other partners to manage Day One logistics for new leaders within the organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience supporting VPs and/or C-level executives
• Superior organizational and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, shifting priorities, and confidential information
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and cloud