Executive Assistant - Chief Merchandising Officer - Seattle, WA

Nordstrom is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and strategically minded Executive Assistant to support the Chief Merchandising Officer at our Seattle corporate headquarters. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with exceptional communication skills and a proven ability to manage complex priorities and multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.    A day in the life…      Administrative Support:  Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Chief Merchandising Officer, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements. Manage expense reports and budgets for the office.   You will need to be comfortable in collaborating with other Executive Assistants across departments.   Communication:  Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear, effective and timely communication. Handle incoming calls and emails, prioritizing and responding as appropriate.    Meeting Coordination:  Organize and prepare materials for meetings and follow up on action items.    Document Management : Maintain and organize important documents, reports, and presentations.    Special Projects / Events:  Coordinate special projects and events as assigned, such as company town hall meetings and employee recognition events.    Confidentiality:  Handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion and confidentiality.    Multi-tasking:  Handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, prioritizing effectively to meet deadlines.    You own this if you have…      10+ years of proven experience as an Executive Assistant, including experience supporting a Chief Officer or other C-suite executive (required).   Excellent organizational and time management skills.    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Concur). Someone who is comfortable using AI in their day-to-day work would be a huge plus.   Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.    Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.    Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.    Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field preferred. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical, vision, and dental coverage; retirement savings and paid time away; life and disability insurance; a merchandise discount; and access to Employee Assistance Program resources. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Nordstrom is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.    Pay Range Details The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.  Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. $36.25 - $58.75 Hourly     We’ve got you covered… 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