Executive Assistant

Salesforce Salesforce · Enterprise · Metro Manila, Philippines

Salesforce is seeking an Executive Assistant to support senior sales executives in Manila, Singapore, and across their ASEAN region. The role requires strong organizational, communication, and matrix navigation skills to manage complex calendars, coordinate events, and provide logistical support in a fast-paced technology environment. The EA will act as a vital cultural ambassador and bridge between leadership and the team, ensuring smooth operations and maintaining confidentiality.

What you'd actually do

  1. Partner closely with Senior Sales Executives and their leadership teams to provide seamless support and ensure the smooth operation of their business and organizations.
  2. Orchestrate intricate calendars and prioritize meetings across multiple international time zones, ensuring leaders are focused on high-impact sales activities.
  3. Lead the organization of medium to large-scale activities, including staff meeting agendas, All-Hands, and QBRs. You will also coordinate local employee engagements, such as town halls, holiday celebrations, team-building events, etc.
  4. Coordinate cost-effective and efficient international and domestic travel, creating detailed itineraries that account for time zone transitions and local logistics.
  5. Partner closely with the Philippines Country Leader and ESBP (HRBP) to align on and execute as-required administrative needs locally. This includes overseeing occasional Manila office operations and needs, while ensuring the environment remains professional, organized, and fully operational for all employees.

Skills

Required

  • Based in Manila, Philippines with a solid understanding of local and regional business culture.
  • 5+ years of experience assisting senior executives (CXO level) within a fast-paced technology or SaaS environment.
  • Proven ability to work successfully within a complex, global matrixed organization, understanding how to influence and get things done across different departments and regions.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting Senior Sales Executives, with an understanding of the urgency and rhythm of sales cycles and quarterly targets.
  • Ability to take effective action and solve complex problems without always having the "total picture"—thriving in an ambiguous, high-growth environment.
  • Advanced knowledge of Google Workspace (preferred) or Microsoft Outlook/Office, and a quick aptitude for learning internal Salesforce tools.
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with a bias for action and a professional presence when dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the company.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.

Nice to have

  • Google Workspace

What the JD emphasized

  • 5+ years of experience assisting senior executives (CXO level) within a fast-paced technology or SaaS environment.
  • Proven ability to work successfully within a complex, global matrixed organization, understanding how to influence and get things done across different departments and regions.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting Senior Sales Executives, with an understanding of the urgency and rhythm of sales cycles and quarterly targets.